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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Always use a ground guide when transferring CROP loads from PLS trucks to trailers, to
advise the driver of any load binding problems or of possible truck to trailer separation.
Failure to follow the warning may result in damage to equipment or serious injury to per-
sonnel.
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Ensure web traps 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.
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One 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). Six M3 CROPs weigh 22,800 lbs (10,342 kg) and
six M3 CROPs (S/N SC09001 and up) weigh 22,380 lbs (10,152 kg). Gross weight of
a fully loaded CROP is 36,250 lbs (16,443 kg). Ensure all personnel stand clear of
CROPs when being moved. Failure to comply may result in severe injury or death to
personnel.
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Always lift a stack of CROPs by connecting to the bottom CROP. Failure to comply
may result in severe injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
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One 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). Six M3 CROPs weigh 22,800 lbs (10,342 kg) and
six M3 CROPs (S/N SC09001 and up) weigh 22,380 lbs (10,152 kg). Ensure all per-
sonnel stand clear of CROP when CROP is being moved. Failure to comply may
result in severe injury or death to personnel.
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Always lift a stack of CROPs by connecting lifting device to the bottom CROP. Fail-
ure to comply may result in severe injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
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Attempting to load stack of CROPs or a loaded CROP in ISO container requires ex-
treme care to prevent damage to equipment. Clearance between the ceiling of the ISO
container and top of the load and inside walls of the ISO container and each side of
CROP is unusually close, requiring at least one ground guide to assist during the dif-
ficult insertion procedure.
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Ensure web straps securing stack of CROPs are removed prior to insertion into an
ISO container. Failure to comply may result in damage to web straps during insertion
procedure.
Do not stand between the CROP and the ISO container. Ensure all personnel stand clear of
CROP when CROP is being moved. Failure to comply may result in severe injury or death
to personnel.
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