Loading/Stacking. (cont) -724650050

TM 9-3990-206-14&P

2-12. FLATRACK STACKING AND LOADING ON PLS TRAILER (CONT).

Ensure pads on lifting straps are

positioned in lifting clevis of

MHC. Failure to comply may

result in breakage of lifting

straps causing severe injury or

death to personnel.

(5)

Attach two lifting straps (1) to MHC (7).

M1077 Flatrack weighs 3,200 lbs

(1,453 kg). M1077A1 Flatrack

weighs 3,900 lbs (1,771 kg).

Ensure all personnel stand clear of

flatrack when flatrack is being

moved. Failure to comply may

result in severe injury or

death to personnel.

Ensure boom of MHC is positioned directly over center of flatrack prior to lifting flatrack

off ground. Failure to comply may result in uneven lifting of flatrack and damage to

equipment may result.

NOTE

If flatrack is not being raised level, Perform Steps (6) through (8). If flatrack is level, go to

Step (10).

(6)

Raise flatrack (4) until flatrack clears ground and ensure flatrack is level.

(7)

Lower flatrack (4) to ground.

(8)

Shorten or lengthen two lifting straps (1) as required.

(9)

Repeat Steps (6) through (8) until flatrack is level when raised.

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