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Section V SERVICE UPON RECEIPT (Continued)
1-21 UNPACKING (Cont)
6.
Attach Sling (T.43) (14A) and hoist to engine lifting
points (14) and take weight of engine.
7.
Remove quick release pins (15) securing engine to
cradle (20).
NOTE
Some engines will be secured to
cradle by pins, washers and
cotterpins.
WARNING
HOISTING ENGINE
Do not stand under engine while it is being moved from
one area to another on a hoist.
To prevent injury to personnel and damage to
equipment during handling of power plant or engine,
periodically check engine lifting sling.
Do not use equipment, which has signs of excessive
wear or abuse, or which has unauthorized bolts, pins,
etc. If equipment is suspected to be defective or has
unauthorized parts, notify your immediate supervisor.
Be sure that lifting device capacity exceeds combined
weight of engine and container.
8.
Raise engine clear of container.
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