TM 55-2200-001-12
Change 3
Sec. 6-Fig. 53 (Rev.-9-1984)
(Drawing Redrawn 9-1984)
WAREHOUSE TRACTORS, 15,000 LBS. AND UNDER- FLAT OR GONDOLA CARS
Item No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2.
B
8 per unit.
Blocks, pattern 82. Locate 45 degree portion o! block against front and rear of wheels. Secure
each to floor with three 40-D nails.
C
As required.
Suitable material, such as waterproof paper, burlap, etc. Locate between Items "D" and tires.
D
4 per unit.
1 in. x 4 in., length to suit. Locate against Items "B", as shown, and secure to each Item "B" with
two 20-D nails.
E
4 per unit.
2 in. x 4 In., length to suit. Locate against Items "D", as shown, and secure each to floor with
five 80D nails.
F
2 per unit.
2 in. thick, width and length to suit. Locate, as shown, between inside Items "B" and ends of
Items "D". Secure each to floor with four 80-D nails.
G
4 per unit.
2 in. thick, 12 in. in length, width to suit. Locate, as shown, against outside Items "B" and ends of
Items "D", and secure each to floor with four 30-D nails.
H
1 per unit.
1 1/4 in. x .050 in. high tension band. Locate as shown and secure to opposite stake pocket.
Where two units are loaded side-by-side, pass Item "H" across both units and secure to
opposite stake pocket. On units loaded in gondola cars, attach Item "H" to floor with anchor
plates, pattern 84. Secure each with eight (8) 20-D cement coated nails.
J
2 per unit.
3/8 in. 6 x 19 IWRC wire rope. Apply one complete loop on each side between the towing
provision of the tractor and stake pocket on each side of car.
On units equipped with a single rear wheel, and, or where wheel blocking, Items "B", cannot be used, adequate
blocking must be applied at both ends and sides of unit.
Hand brakes must be set and levers wired or blocked.
See General Rules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 14, 15, 19-A and 19-B for further details.
E-67
