TRANSPORTING LOADED CABLE REELS USING LITTER CARRY METHOD

TM 11-5995-208-10

TRANSPORTING LOADED CABLE REELS USING LITTER CARRY

METHOD (CONT)

ROTATED FOR CLARITY

Place the loaded reel (1) on the ground with the sides upright.

Move the frame (2) over the reel and rest the frame on the ground.

Slip the axle (3) through the reel.

Open the bearing caps (4) by pulling upward on the bearing

latches (5).

5. Raise the frame (2) so that the bearing blocks (6) engages the

round bearing surfaces of the axle (3).

6. Close the bearing caps (4) and latch the bearing latches (5).

7. Mount the crank (7) on one end of the axle (3).

8. Strike the crank (7) with the palm of the hand to seat the crank

firmly on the axle (3).

9. Each person grabs a frame leg (8), lifts, and walks forward carefully.

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