TM 9-2330-381-14
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LOADING AND UNLOADING ABLE PAYLOADS (CONT)
(41) Shut down payload and secure payload to semitrailer platform as follows:
(a) Remove two shackles (31) from platform stowage compartment.
NOTE
The streetside parallel chain consists of either two 11-foot 3/4-inch link chains or
the 19-foot 1/2-inch link chain. The curbside angle rear payload tiedown chain
consists of either the 4-foot 3/4-inch chain or the 7-foot 1/2-inch link chain.
(b) Attach streetside parallel chain (20) and curbside angle rear payload tiedown chain (24) to streetside rear
towing lug (32) using shackle (31).
NOTE
The curbside parallel chain consists of either the 11-foot and 4-foot 3/4-inch link
chain combination or the 19-foot 1/2-inch link chain. The streetside angle rear
payload tiedown chain consists of either the 11-foot 3/4-inch link chain or the
7-foot 1/2-inch link chain.
(c) Attach curbside parallel tiedown chain(s) (22 or 22 and 23) and streetside angle rear payload tiedown
chain (25) to curbside rear towing lug (32) using shackle (31).
NOTE
When attaching load binders to tiedown chains, take up as much slack as possible.
The remaining slack can be taken up when load binders are operated.
(d) Attach both parallel chains (20 and 22 or 20, 22, and 23) to parallel positioned load binders (18).
(e) Operate load binders (18) to tighten both parallel tiedown chains (20 and 22 or 20, 22, and 23).
NOTE
When attaching load binders to tiedown chains, take up as much slack as possible.
The remaining slack can be taken up when load binders are operated.
(f) Attach both curbside and streetside angle rear payload tiedown chains (24 and 25) to angled load binders
(18) as follows:
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