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b.
(3)
Figure 13 illustrates the complete tie-down arrangement.
Figure 13
c.
Securing of Tracked Vehicles by Type II Arrangements
(1)
A chock as described in Figures 1, 2 and 3 is to be placed at the front and rear of each track in such
a manner that the tracked vehicle rests firmly between the four chocks, as if in a cradle mounting.
(2)
In addition, lateral wedging timber as illustrated in Figure 4 are to be nailed to the wagon floor
alongside the outside or inside of the tracks, fore and aft.
(3)
In normal cases no tie-down are required ( for exceptions see sub-para 8.c.(4)).
(4)
1'here tracked vehicles cannot be immobilized by applying the hand brake or engaging the first gear
(i.e. unserviceable tracked vehicles), two tie-down are to be attached at either end of the vehicle
concerned as described in sub-para 7.b The tie-down should be only moderately tensioned.
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