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ADJUST RAMP LOCK (M113A3, M901A3, M981A3, AND M1059A3 ONLY) — Continued
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NOTE
Some carriers are equipped with flat shaped ramp lock rods, while other carriers are equipped
with hex shaped ramp lock rods. Adjustment is different, as described below.
7.
To adjust rear latches (1), loosen two screws (2) that secure bracket (3) to hull top plate.
8.
For carriers with flat shaped rod (4), turn clevis (5) on rod, as needed, to lengthen or shorten linkage.
NOTE
Making linkage shorter pulls the ramp in and puts a tight squeeze on the ramp seal. Making
linkage longer lessens the squeeze on the seal.
9.
For carriers with hex shaped rod (6), bend back tabs on washer (7), loosen jam nut (8), remove rod from clevis (9), and
discard washer. Install new washer, and install rod in clevis. Place link (10) in clevis (5). Secure with headed pin (11)
and new cotter pin (12). Turn rod as needed to lengthen or shorten linkage. Tighten jam nut and secure by bending tabs
of new washer.
10. For carriers with flat shaped rod (4), place link (10) in clevis (5). Secure with headed pin (11) and a new cotter pin (12).
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