Unloading the ATLAS-continued

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(4)

Remove chains from carriage and counterweight.

(5)

Unlock the 463L pallet from the C-130 pallet rail locking system.

(6)

Roll 463L pallet (with counterweight and carriages) toward ramp of the C-130.

(7)

With the rear ramp of the C-130 in horizontal position, place 463L pallet on rear ramp with lateral (108 inch) side

perpendicular to aircraft.

(8)

Drive the ATLAS to the 463L pallet, approaching from the side of the pallet where the 10K carriage is shored.

(9)

Install the 10K carriage on the ATLAS (Para 2-12) and back up the ATLAS.

WARNING

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.

(10)

Using the ATLAS with 10K carriage installed, pick up the 463L pallet (with counterweight and 6K carriage).

(11)

Position 463L pallet on stable level ground in suitable area.

(12)

Drive the ATLAS to the 463L pallet, approaching from the 108 inch side of the pallet where the counterweight and

10K shoring is stacked.

WARNING

Counterweight assembly weighs 5,800 lbs. Keep out from underneath counterweight assembly. Do not

stick fingers or hands in holes for counterweight pins. Failure to comply could result in injury or

death to personnel.

(13)

Using the ATLAS with 10K carriage installed, pick the counterweight up through the lifting eyes, and place on

stable level ground in suitable area.

(14)

Install counterweight assembly on the ATLAS (Para 2-14).

(15)

Drive the ATLAS toward the 463L pallet, approaching from the side of the pallet where the 6K carriage and

shoring is stacked.

(16)

Using the ATLAS with10K carriage installed, pick the 6K carriage up and place on stable level ground in suitable

area.

(17)

Remove shoring from 463L pallet.

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