Section 1: Introduction
Bambi Bucket Service Manual ā Models 2024-4453 4
Control Head Operation
The control head regulates the operation of the dump valve by raising and lowering the riser cable. The
upper end of the riser is attached to the lower end of the tripline assembly. The upper end of the tripline
is attached to the spring reel which winds the tripline onto a cable drum.
In the middle of the tripline is the bullet assembly. When there is no water in the bucket, the spring reel
winds up the tripline until the lower end of the bullet assembly reaches its limit on the bottom of the trip
block.
Do not remove the cover on the control head while operating the Bambi Bucket. With the cover
removed, the tripline safety keeper is no longer functional. Without the safety keeper, the tripline
could separate and cause a tail rotor strike resulting in severe injury or death.