TM-9-3990-260-14-P
CONTAINER ROLL-IN/OUT PLATFORM (CROP) MODEL M3 AND MODEL M3A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
JULY 2001
TM-9-3990-260-14-P - Page 137 of 306
TM 9-3990-260-14&P
CHAPTER 7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(M3A1 CROP)
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Contents
Page
7-1
Operator's PMCS Procedures .
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7-1
7-2
PMCS Warnings and Cautions .
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7-1
7-3
Explanation of PMCS Table Entries .
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7-2
7-4
Routing Diagram .
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7-2
7-5
Interval Groupings .
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7-2
7-6
M3A1 CROP Lubrication Instructions .
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7-2
7-7
Shortened Intervals .
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7-2
7-8
Assembly and Preparation for Use .
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7-10
7-9
Unlock and Lock Twistlocks .
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7-10
7-10
A-Frame Assembly Raising and Lowering Procedures. .
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7-10
7-11
Front Load Restraint Plates Raising and Lowering Procedures .
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7-14
7 -12
Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Decontamination Procedures .
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7 -15
7-13
Loading Single M3Al CROP on PLS Truck or Trailer .
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7-15
7-14
Stacking/Loading and Unstacking/Unloading M3A1 CROP On PLS Truck,
Stacking/Loading .
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7-15
7-14
Stacking/Loading and Unstacking/Unloading M3A1 CROP On PLS Truck,
Unstacking/Unloading .
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7-20
7-15
Stacking/Loading and Unstacking/Unloading M3Al CROP on PLS Trailer .
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7-23
7-16
Loading/Unloading ISO Container With M3A1 CROP From PLS Truck, Loading .
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7-24
7-16
Loading/Unloading ISO Container With M3A1 CROP From PLS Truck, Unloading .
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7-29
7-17
Loading/Unloading ISO Container With M3Al CROP Using Forklift, Loading .
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7-31
7-17
Loading/Unloading ISO Container With M3Al CROP Using Forklift, Unloading .
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7-35
7-18
Preparation for Storage or Shipment .
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7-37
7-19
Decals and Instruction Plates .
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Section I. OPERATOR'S PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS
AND SERVICES (PMCS)
7-1.
OPERATOR'S PMCS PROCEDURES.
Table 7-1 (PMCS Table) has been provided so you can keep your equipment in good operating condition and
ready for its primary mission.
7-2.
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.
7-1
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