TM 10-3930-675-10-1
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
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OPERATE LIFTING BOOM AND TOPHANDLER - CONTINUED
3.
Container Lifting.
WARNING
NEVER operate the RTCH or move the load near a power line or overhead wires. Failure to follow
this warning may result in death or injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
a. Adjust the tophandler spreader width 20 to 40 ft (6.10 to 12.19 m) for the container to be lifted.
b. Position the RTCH as close to the container as possible. Adjust the tophandler to the container by rotating, sideshift-
ing, or moving the boom as necessary.
c. Fully lower the tophandler while aligning the twistlocks with the container locking holes. Make sure the float locks
are released (unlocked) when lowering into container locking holes.
d. Ensure YELLOW alignment indicator light is on. This indicates the twistlocks are engaged in the locking holes of the
container.
e. Lock the twistlocks. Check that the GREEN lock indicator light is on.
f. Lift the load. When load is lifted, the YELLOW alignment indicator light will go out.
g. Raise the container above your field of view, then fully retract. This will place the container in the proper carry posi-
tion.
h. Engage oscillation and tilt locks before driving with a load over rough terrain.
4.
Tophandler Positioning.
a. Tophandler Operational Envelope.
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