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F-5. LOADING AND UNLOADING THE ATLAS ON BOARD A C-130 AIRCRAFT (CONT)

(6)

Position 6K carriage over the 463L pallet with the back end of carriage at outer edge of pallet.

NOTE

Carriage should not protrude past the edge of the 463L pallet.

Carriage should be centered between left and right sides of 463L pallet.

(7)

Lower the 6K carriage onto the shoring and 463L pallet and drive ATLAS away from pallet.

(8)

Remove the ATLAS counterweight assembly (Para 2-14).

WARNING

Use extreme care when lifting counterweight with forklift. Counterweights weigh 5800 lbs (2633.2

kg) and its center of gravity (CG) is off center. Never allow forks to tip forward. Always tie

counterweight lifting eyes to the lifting forklift. Counterweight must be handled using another 10K

ATLAS/10K carriage and lifted through lifting eyes located at the top of the counterweight. Keep

hands or fingers out of holes for counterweight pins. Failure to comply could result in serious

injury or death to personnel.

When the ATLAS is being operated without counterweight, care must be taken to avoid tipping the

vehicle over. Boom extension must be kept at a minimum. Failure to comply could result in serious

injury or death to personnel.

(9)

Using the ATLAS with 10K carriage installed, pick the counterweight up from the front side (side without pintle

hook) through the lifting eyes.

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