TM 10-3990-205-12&F
NOTE
The spreader is now ready
for coupling to another freight
container.
2-5 PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT
a.
Refer to Operating Procedure
in the preceding paragraph (2-5)
and secure all alignment arms
(1) in the up position.
b. W r a p t h e c o n t r o l c a b l e s ( 2 ) a r o u n d
t h e f r a m e ( 3 ) a n d s e c u r e them
with heavy duty tape or wire.
Do
not
set
the
spreader
on
the twist locks for transporting.
c.
Place cribbing or timbers under
the frame to support the frame,
and prevent damage to the twist
locks, during transport.
d.
Wrap the twist lock control cable
(4) around the frame (3) and secure
it with heavy duty tape or wire.
e.
Slide the end of the alignment
arm positioning rod (5) through
the U-bolt (6). Position the eyebolt
(7) on the pin (8) and install the
cotter hairpin (9).
f.
When the spreader is in the transport
position on the supports, secure
the lifting sling (10) to the frame.
g.
Anchor the frame securely to the
transport vehicle using the 4 tiedowns
(11).
h.
If the spreader is to be transported
by air, refer to the transportation
data plate on the spreader frame
for instructions.
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