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(f) Using two people, aline swivel mounting point on snatch block (2) between lobes of shackle (17) and
install retainer bolt, passing bolt through snatch block (2).
WARNING
Do not allow payload to contact load ramps with only one set of road wheels. With
the snatch block attached to a towing lug, use extreme caution when attempting to
aline the payload onto the ramps or injury to personnel and damage to equipment
may result.
(g) Winch operator must take up slack in winch cable (11) and pull payload back into alignment with loading
ramps.
(h) Repeat steps (a) and (c) thru (g) as necessary until payload is alined with ramps and can be pulled up the
ramps without making any further adjustments. Once payload reaches platform, curb guides will prevent
payload misalinement.
(i) Chock rear of payload.
(j) Winch operator must pay out winch cable (11) so that snatch block (2) can be removed.
(k) Using two people, remove retaining bolt from shackle (17) and remove snatch block (2). Remove shackle
(17) from payload lower towing lug (18).
(l) Install forward curbside shackle (17) back from where removed on platform. Place parallel chain inside
shackle and secure in place by installing retaining bolt.
(m) Aline and install snatch block (2) between both Y-bar straps (8). Secure snatch block (2) in place by
installing bolt (7), nut (6), and pin (5).
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