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2-36.1. LOADING AND SECURING SIXCONS (U.S.M.C. ONLY) (CONT)
k. Attach an 11-foot (3.4m) tiedown chain (21) to each upper front corner of Sixcon payload. Route chains to
loadbinders on opposite side of platform. Attach chains to loadbinders and pull snug. Do not tighten at this time.
l. Attach an 11-foot (3.4m) tiedown chain (22) to each upper rear corner of Sixcon payload. Route chains to
loadbinders on opposite side of platform. Attach chains to loadbinders and pull snug. Do not tighten at this time.
m. Fully tighten two front loadbinders (21); then, tighten two rear loadbinders (22).
n. Secure loose ends of all chains on platform and remove any loose equipment.
2-37.
DISABLED LOADING RAMP RECOVERY
WARNING
Do not attempt to perform this procedure if the semitrailer is loaded or going to be
loaded or injury to personnel may result.
NOTE
This procedure can be accomplished using the M1070 tractor.
a. Start and warm M1070 tractor. Couple M1070 tractor and semitrailer (para. 2-24). Apply parking brakes on both
tractor and semitrailer by operating brake controls inside M1070 tractor.
b. Remove auxiliary snatch block (1) from storage on M1070 tractor. Place snatch block on platform near disabled
ramp.
c. Remove shackle (2) from rear recovery eye (3) at back of platform. Place shackle (2) on platform near disabled
ramp.
d. Remove two capscrews (4) and lockwashers (6) from payload chock (7). Remove payload chock (7) and place
payload chock on platform near disabled ramp.
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