TM 55-2200-001-12
Change 3
Sec. 3--Fig. 19 (Rev.--9-1983)
TWO WHEEL TRACTORS (WITH PNEUMATIC TIRES) LENGTHWISE,
80,000 LBS. OR LESS-FLAT CARS
Item
No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake Wheel clearance. See Fig. 2, Sec. No. 1.
B
1 each wheel
Blocks, pattern 26. Locate one inside of each wheel.
C
2
Lumber, 2 in. x 6 In., length to suit. Locate between Items "B". Secure each to-car floor with
40-D nails spaced 12 inches apart.
D
2 each Item "C"
Blocks, pattern 27. Locate on top of Items "C" and against Items "B" and secure to both with six
(6) 40-D nails.
E 60,000 lbs. or less
Blocks, pattern 28. Locate in front and back of each wheel as shown. Secure each to car floor
with five (5) 40-D nails in heel and one (1) 40-D nail in each side of block.
8 each wheel
Over 60,000 lbs. to 80,000 lbs.
inclusive 10 each wheel
F
2
Blocks, 4 in. x 8 in. x 24 in. lumber. Locate at sides under front end of tractor and secure each
with four (4) 40-D nails.
0
8
Blocks, pattern 28. Locate six (6) against front of tractor and one (1) each side at front of tractor.
Secure each to car floor with five (5) 40-D nails in heel and one (1) 40-D nail in each side of
block.
H
2
5/8 in. dia. 6 x 19 IWRC wire rope, length to suit. Locate from stake pocket, one side of car,
through shackles, front and rear of tractor. Secure to opposite stake pocket. On chain tie-
down cars, chains may be used in lieu of cables.
Notes:
1. If so equipped, hand brakes must be tightly set and levers wired.
See General Rules 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 14, 15, 19-A and 19-B for further details.
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