Figure 5-4. Blocking and tiedown of M10A forklift on semitrailer, M172A1 (rear view).

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trailer by a crane of adequate capacity (20-ton

speeds and operating conditions. Figure 5-5 gives

min).

a turning diagram for a semitrailer, M172A1,

(3) Place and wire-tie forklift transmission in

towed by a trucktractor, M123E2.

neutral position. Set parking brake.

CAUTION

d. Tiedowns. Figures 5-1 thru 5-4 provide dia-

When using the tow pintle as a tiedown (fig 5

grams of tiedowns that are compatible with stand-

4), insure that the pintle is locked with the

ard loading practices and will adequately restrain

locking pin.

the load against forces encountered at normal

Figure 5-4. Blocking and tiedown of M10A forklift on semitrailer, M172A1 (rear view).

5-5