The U.S. Army technical manual provides maintenance procedures for the Landing Craft Utility LCU 1671‑1679, covering bow ramp, winch, and related components.
This technical manual supplies operator, organizational, and direct support maintenance instructions for the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1671‑1679. It details inspection, repair, and servicing of the bow ramp, fairleads, sheaves, and winch assembly.
The document outlines step‑by‑step procedures for checking bolts, lubricating fittings, disassembling and reassembling components, and emphasizes safety measures such as disconnecting power before working on the winch. References to specific paragraphs (e.g., 2‑53) guide the crew in raising and lowering the bow ramp.
| National Stock Number | 1905-01-009-1056 |
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Disconnect power to the winch before performing any work on the ramp gate, wire rope, or winch area.
Follow the operating procedures in paragraph 2‑53 to raise the bow ramp.