TM 55-2200-001-12
Change 3
Sec. 6-Fig. 203 (New-9-1984)
TRAILERS, 1 ½ TON-TWO-WHEEL, LENGTHWISE, TOFC FLAT BED TRAILERS
Item No. of Pcs.
Description
A
4 each unit
Blocks, pattern 16. Locate 45 degree portion of block against front and rear of wheels. Secure
heel of block to floor with three 40-D nails and toe-nail that portion under tire with two 40D
nails. Substitute, if desired, blocks, pattern 67, at each location.
B
2 each unit
Suitable protective material, such as waterproof paper, burlap, etc. Locate between Items "C"
and tires. Secure bottom portion under Items "C", the top portion to extend 2 inches above
Items "C".
C
2 each unit
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 4 in. x 30 in., lumber. Locate against inside face of
tires, each side of unit. Secure lower piece to floor with four 30-D nails and top piece to one
below in like manner.
D
4 each unit
Each to consist of four strands of No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Twist wires taut with a rod,
bolt or suitable length of 2 in. x 2 in. lumber and secure to prevent untwisting. Substitute, If
desired, 3/8 in. wire rope doubled or 3/8 in. binder chain. Both tie-downs of each pair must be
of the same material. Attach rear tie-downs to each comer of trailer chassis or tie-down
bracket and secure to flat bed stake pocket. Attach front tie-down to each side of trailer tongue
and secure to flat bed stake pocket.
Notes:
1.
A minimum of 6 in. clearance must be maintained between trailers.
2.
If equipped, hand brakes must be set and levers wired or blocked.
See General Rules 100, 101, 102, 103, 105, 107, 108 and 111-B in Section No. 7 for further details.
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