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Figure 2-53. Deflating the ABS
ABS fabric may be slippery, especially under wet or muddy conditions. Use care when
walking on ABS, as surface may be bumpy due to air beam inflation manifold or folds of
fabric and may cause a tripping hazard.
To protect against damage to ECV and ABS attachment points, pull ABS back several feet
toward ECV before walking on it.
To protect against damage to manifold flexible hoses and check valves, be careful when
walking on driver side of deflated ABS.
(8)
Loosen slip lines and pull up twenty stakes. Stow stakes.
(9)
Fold airlock (2) back onto main part of ABS.
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