TM 9-3950-253-13&P
0008
RELEASE CONTAINER FOR UNLOADING - Continued
Release and Stow Transport Locks
WARNING
During these adjustments, personnel are required to work outside the vehicle where there
are several projecting parts, and personnel are required to bend down. Take care when
bending and straightening. A hard hat is required. Failure to follow this warning may result
in injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
NOTE
Sensors on twistlock housing and transport lock stowage brackets detect the
deployment of these locks. If twistlocks and transport locks are not released and
properly stowed, unloading sequence will not function.
Perform steps 1 through 10 for both right and left sides.
1.
At front corner of container, remove clip (Figure 17, Item 10), bolt (Figure 17, Item 2), and transport lock
adjustable strut (Figure 17, Item 3) from transport lock (Figure 17, Item 8).
2.
If necessary, remove clip pin (Figure 17, Item 11) from adjustment lever (Figure 17, Item 4), loosen
adjustment lever and adjust length of transport lock adjustable strut until clevis (Figure 17, Item 5) aligns
with stowage bracket (Figure 17, Item 1).
3.
Install clevis (Figure 17, Item 5), bolt (Figure 17, Item 2), and clip (Figure 17, Item 10) on stowage bracket
(Figure 17, Item 1).
4.
If loosened, tighten adjustment lever (Figure 17, Item 4) and install clip pin (Figure 17, Item 11).
5.
Lift handwheel lock (Figure 17, Item 7) and loosen handwheel (Figure 17, Item 9) to full extension.
6.
Rotate anvil (Figure 17, Item 13) and remove transport lock (Figure 17, Item 8) from container corner
casting (Figure 17, Item 6).
7.
Push transport lock (Figure 17, Item 8) upward into stowage bracket (Figure 17, Item 14) and rotate anvil
(Figure 17, Item 13) until anvil shoulders are resting on stowage bracket.
8.
Maintaining downward pressure on handwheel (Figure 17, Item 9), lift handwheel lock and tighten
handwheel until transport lock (Figure 17, Item 8) is secure against stowage bracket.
9.
Ensuring it passes between two finger grips on handwheel (Figure 17, Item 9), lower handwheel lock
(Figure 17, Item 7).
10.
Install clip (Figure 17, Item 12) on transport lock (Figure 17, Item 8).
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