TM 5-4310-452-14CHAPTER 4ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCESection I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPTParagraphPageNumberTitleNumber4-1Preparation for Use ............................................................................................................ 4-14-2Lubrication .......................................................................................................................... 4-24-3Servicing instructions ......................................................................................................... 4-24-1. PREPARATION FOR USE.a.Unloading With Towing Vehicle.WARNINGTo prevent sudden movement of the trailer and possible injury to personnel, ensure that parkingbrake is set.(1)Set the parking brake.(2)Place chocks under the wheels and remove the tie-downs securing unit to the carrier.WARNINGTo prevent injury, ensure that drive-off ramp is properly positioned and secured.(3)Place drive-off ramp on carrier.(4)Back towing vehicle up drive-off ramp and onto carrier. Connect trailer to towing vehicle (see paragraph 2-15).(5)Drive towing vehicle and trailer off carrier.b.UnloadingWithaCrane.WARNING• Compressor weighs 7,000 pounds. To prevent injury when unloading compressor with a crane,ensure that lifting device used is rated for a minimum lifting capacity of five tons.• To prevent sudden movement of trailer and possible injury to personnel, ensure that theparking brake is set.(1)Set the parking brake.(2)Move lifting device into position over the unit.(3)Secure the lifting straps to the trailer lifting eyes and take up slack in the straps. Refer to lifting and tie-down data plate on the side of the unit.4-1
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