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THIRD EDITION MTMCTEA PAM 55-203 Put blocks under the M747 rear frame if loading payloads of more than 55 tons (fig31)4 Position a guide in a prominent location to assure constant visual contact with payloadvehicle driver5 Position a ground guide off the rear corner of semitrailer to maintain visual contact withguide in the prominent forward location6 Warn personnel to stay clear of the semitrailer during loading operations Ensurepersonnel are in no danger during loading7 When loading the M747 or M1000, put curbing in the proper positions8 When loading any firm-tracked vehicle such as a crane or bulldozer onto an M747 orM1000, attach towing vehicle winch cables to towing lugs of payload vehicle as asafety precaution Operate towing vehicle winches to try to keep cable under eventension at all times to prevent payload from tipping or rolling backwards and to assistpayload during breakover at top of ramp Rig cables for payload weight When loadinga crane, turn crane counterbalance to forward end9 Shut payload vehicle down, turn off all switches, close doors and hatches, and swingin mirrors Make sure all items are secure on payload to prevent them from fallingoff during transport10 Observe other special procedures when loading and securing heavy tracked vehicleson M747 or M1000 semitrailers (see previous sections on these semitrailers)108108108