TM 9-2320-280-10
2-60. AMBULANCE REAR STEP ASSEMBLY OPERATION
a.
Lowering Rear Steps.
(1)
Open and secure rear doors.
(2)
Ensure that the rear step safety strap (13) is connected to the rear step assembly (20).
(3)
Pull rear step latch cable (16) to release rear step latches (15).
WARNING
Personnel inside vehicle should not lean on rear step assembly while
unlatching and disconnecting rear safety strap. Injury to personnel may result
from rapidly falling steps.
(4)
While grasping bottom step (17) with one hand, disconnect safety strap (13) from hole (18) on rear
step assembly (20).
(5)
Lower rear step assembly (20) by releasing bottom step (17).
(6)
Turn knob (19) clockwise to secure bottom step (17).
b.
Raising Rear Steps.
(1)
Turn knob (19) counterclockwise and raise bottom step (17).
(2)
Lift rear step assembly (20) until rear step latches (15) engage with rear step strikers (14).
(3)
Connect step safety strap (13) to hole (18) on rear step assembly (20).
(4)
Close and secure rear doors.
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