TM 55-2200-001-12
Change 2
Sec. 3-Fig. 81 (Rev.-11-1978)
TRACTORS WITH PNEUMATIC TIRES, 5500 LBS. OR LESS INCLUSIVE-CROSSWISE FLAT CARS
Item
No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake Wheel Clearance. See Fig. 2, Section No. 1.
B
1 ea. wheel
Chock block per Sketch 1. Locate centered with tread inward of front and rear wheels. Secure each to car floor with five (5)
50-D nails.
C
1 ea. front wheel.
Side block per Sketch 2. Locate against outside of front wheels. Secure each to car floor with four (4) 50-D nails.
D
1 ea. rear wheel.
Side block per Sketch 3. Locate against outside of rear wheels. Secure each to car floor with five (5) 50-D nails. For units
weighing 2500 lbs. or less, side blocks per Item "0" may be used.
E
1 per each
Rubber hose, 5/8 in. I.D., reinforced length to suit. Pass Item "F" and/or "G" through hose
Item "F" & "G".
and locate to contact bottom of stake pockets.
F
2
Front tie-down wires, each to consist of 8 strands of No. 9 gage black annealed wire. Locate at approximately 45 degree
angle, passing over front axle and through stake pockets. Overlap ends of wire and twist taut.
G
2 per units
Rear tie-down wires, each to consist of 8 strands of No. 9 gage black annealed wire. Locate
2500 lbs. or less.
center one vertically with two outer wires positioned at a 45 degree angle where possible.
3 per units over
Pass around draw bar and/or hitch assembly and throughstake pockets. Overlap ends
2500 lbs. to 5500
of wires and twist taut. Center vertical tiedown not required if unit weighs, 2500 lbs. or
lbs. inclusive.
less.
H
2 per unit.
Each to consist of 6 strands No. 9 gage black annealed wire. Pass one tie through Items "IF' twist loops. Overlap wire ends
and twist taut. Pass one tie through Item "0'" twist loops Overlap wire ends and twist taut.
Notes:
1. All wire ties to be secured to stake pockets.
2. Protective material for tires, rims and product to be applied at discretion of shipper.
3. Four (4) inch clearance must be maintained between any portion of tractor except tires.
4. All tractors must have hand brakes set and locked.
See General Rules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 14, 15, 19-A, 19-B and 19-C for further details.
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