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
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Bail bar may have metal slivers or sharp edges. Wear gloves if handling or injury to per-
sonnel could result.
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M3 CROP End structure assembly weighs 370 lbs (168 kg). Raising and lowering
must be conducted on level ground. Use the aid of a suitable lifting device when rais-
ing or lowering end structure assembly to prevent serious injury or death to personnel.
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Ensure that at least one crewmember holds the end structure assembly in the upright
position until it is secured with the front and rear pins.
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CROPs must be empty when stacked. Attempting to stack loaded CROPs could cause
serious injury or death to personnel.
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Always lift a stack of CROPs by connecting to the bottom CROP, either by overhead
MHE or forklift. Failure to comply may result in severe injury to personnel or dam-
age to equipment.
Ensure web straps are wrapped a minimum of three times around ratchet of web strap.
Failure to comply may result in web strap being released and CROP may fall, causing
severe injury or death to personnel.
M3 CROP weighs 3,800 lbs (1,724 kg) and the M3 CROP (S/N SC09001 and up) weighs
3,730 lbs (1,692 kg). Ensure all personnel stand clear of CROP when CROP is being
moved. Failure to comply may result in severe injury or death to personnel.
ALWAYS use work gloves when loading/unloading or stacking/unstacking CROP assem-
blies. Failure to follow the warning may result in serious injury to personnel.
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