CHAPTER 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (M3 CROP)

M3 CROP EQUIPMENT DATA.

EXPLANATION OF PMCS TABLE ENTRIES. - TM-9-3990-260-14-P0036

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CHAPTER 2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents

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2-1

Operator's PMCS Procedures .............................................................................................. 2-1

2-2

PMCS Warnings and Cautions............................................................................................. 2-1

2-3

Explanation of PMCS Table Entries ................................................................................... 2-2

2-4

Routing Diagram ................................................................................................................. 2-2

2-5

Interval Groupings .............................................................................................................. 2-2

2-6

M3CROP Lubrication Instructions ..................................................................................... 2-2

2-7

Shortened Intervals .............................................................................................................. 2-2

2-8

M3CROP Assembly and Preparation for Use ..................................................................... 2-11

2-9

Unlock and Lock M3CROP Twistlocks .............................................................................. 2-11

2-10

Installing/Stowing M3 CROP Center and Rear Blocker Assemblies .................................. 2-12

2-11

M3 CROP End Structure Assembly (A-Frame) Raising and Lowering Procedures ........... 2-18

2-12

Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Decontamination Procedures ........................... 2-22

2-13

Loading Single M3 CROP On PLS Truck or Trailer .......................................................... 2-22

2-14

Stacking/Loading and Unstacking/Unloading M3 CROP On PLS Truck,

Stacking/Loading ................................................................................................................ 2-22

2-14

Stacking/Loading and Unstacking/Unloading M3 CROP On PLS Truck,

Unstacking/Unloading ......................................................................................................... 2-27

2-15

Stacking/Loading M3 CROP On PLS Trailer ..................................................................... 2-30

2-16

Loading/Unloading ISO Container With M3 CROP From PLS Truck, Loading ................ 2-31

2-16

Loading/Unloading ISO Container With M3 CROP From PLS Truck, Unloading. ........... 2-38

2-17

Loading/Unloading ISO Container With M3 CROP Using Forklift, Loading. ................... 2-42

2-17

Loading/Unloading ISO Container With M3 CROP Using Forklift, Unloading. ............... 2-47

2-18

Preparation for Storage or Shipment ................................................................................... 2-51

2-19

M3 CROP Decals and Instruction Plates ............................................................................ 2-52

Section I. OPERATOR'S PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS

AND SERVICES (PMCS)

2-1. OPERATOR'S PMCS PROCEDURES.

Table 2-1 (PMCS Table) has been provided so you can keep your equipment in good operating condition

and ready for its primary mission.

2-2. PMCS WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.

Always observe the Warnings and Cautions appearing in your PMCS Table. Warnings and Cautions appear

before applicable procedures. You must observe these Warnings and Cautions to prevent serious injury to

yourself and others, or to prevent your equipment from being damaged.

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