TM 9-3990-260-14&P
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LOADING/UNLOADING ISO CONTAINER WITH M3 CROP FROM PLS TRUCK
(CONT).
Closely observe stack of CROPs during this part of offloading to ensure it does not come
in contact with top of ISO container door opening or inside walls of ISO container. Failure
to exercise extreme caution during insertion may result in damage to ISO container or
CROP.
(10)
With the ground guide watching closely, drive the PLS truck backward very slowly and push
the CROP (3) into the ISO container, using the rear wheel steering capability of the PLS
truck to guide the CROP. If the CROP appears to be out of alignment inside the ISO con-
tainer, stop backward movement and pull CROP forward several feet, then use the rear wheel
steering capability of the PLS truck to realign the CROP. After the CROP has been properly
realigned inside the ISO container, again drive the PLS truck backward very slowly and push
the CROP into the ISO container until CROP front twist lock housings are inside the ISO
container, but before the PLS truck rear wheels (7) contact the loading platforms (6).
(11)
Lower the PLS hook arm until the CROP is resting on the ISO container floor, disconnect the
hook arm from the CROP, and pull the PLS truck forward approximately three feet.
(12)
Remove both loading platforms (6).
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