TM 9-3950-253-13&P
0005
PREPARATION FOR USE - Continued
4.
Unless otherwise instructed, carry out all operations with vehicle stationary, parking brake applied, neutral
gear selected, and engine running at idling speed.
5.
Before loading a container, ensure the following conditions are met:
a.
Container is of correct type and size for E-CHU and vehicle.
b.
Weight of cargo in container does not exceed maximum rating of container.
c.
Cargo in container is evenly distributed.
d.
Cargo is sufficiently secured for container to be inclined up to 35 to horizontal.
e.
Center of gravity of cargo is as low and central as possible.
f.
Total weight of cargo and container does not cause GVWR of vehicle to be exceeded, or GAWR of
any axle to be exceeded.
g.
If a container is stuck or frozen to ground, loosen it with an adequately rated forklift truck or bucket
loader. Do not attempt to loosen container with E-CHU.
END OF TASK
E-CHU OPERATION
1.
To adjust configuration of rear slider assembly refer to Slider Bed Configuration (WP 0006).
2.
Procedures for unloading and loading the lift frame can be found in Unloading and Loading Empty Lift
Frame (WP 0007).
3.
Procedures for loading and unloading a container can be found in Loading and Unloading Container
END OF TASK
END OF WORK PACKAGE
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