TM 9-3990-260-14&P
CAUTION
Closely observe stack of M3A1 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 M3A1 CROP.
(11) With the ground guide watching closely, drive the PLS truck backward very slowly and push
the M3A1 CROP (2) into the ISO container (4). At the ground guide's direction, use the rear
wheel steering capability of the PLS truck to guide the M3A1 CROP (2) into the ISO con-
tainer (4). If the M3A1 CROP (2) appears to be out of alignment inside the ISO container
(4), stop backward movement and pull M3Al CROP (2) forward several feet using the rear
wheel steering capability of the PLS truck to realign the M3A1 CROP (2). After the M3A1
CROP (2) has been properly realigned inside the ISO container (4), again drive the PLS
truck backward very slowly and push the M3A1 CROP (2) into the ISO container (4), using
the rear wheel steering capability of the PLS truck to guide the M3A1 CROP (2).
(12) Lower the PLS lift-hook (6) until the CROP (2) is resting on the ISO container (4) floor.
(13) Remove the hook arm extension assembly (7) from the PLS BII storage. Attach the hook arm
extension (7) to the PLS lift-hook (6). Check that the hook arm extension is securely attached
to the lift-hook.
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