TM 9-2330-381-14
(30) Start and warm payload. Aline payload to semitrailer prior to loading (center of payload to center of
semitrailer).
WARNING
Unnecessary personnel must stand well clear of the vehicles, especially behind the
payload (engine/turbine exhaust) during loading operations. At no time during any
loading operation while the payload is moving should personnel be on the
semitrailer platform. The payload operator must drive the payload slowly up the
loading ramps and onto the platform or injury to personnel and damage to
equipment may result.
Payload adjustments, side to side (turning), must be kept to a minimum or serious
injury to personnel and damage to equipment may result.
(31) Using hand signals, gooseneck/aft spotter must signal payload operator to drive payload slowly up onto
platform. Curbside spotter must notify gooseneck/aft spotter of any required payload adjustments while
loading.
(32) Have payload operator drive payload onto ramps and platform.
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