TM 55-2210-224-12
4-48. SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS (cont)
NOTE:
LOADING PROCEDURE
WELD BASE OF JACK TO BED OF FLATCAR
WITH A 3/4-INCH FILLET WELD 2 INCHES LONG
ON EACH CORNER OF BASE.
UNLOADING PROCEDURE
CUT
THE
SAME
WELDS
IN
LOADING
PROCEDURE.
(13)
Weld base of jacks to bed of flatcar with a 3/4-inch (19.1 mm) fillet weld 2 inches (50.8 mm) long on each
corner of base.
(14)
Tighten adjusting bolts of stabilizing jacks against jack pads on locomotive deck until equally tight after
locomotive is secured.
(15)
Attach 3/4-inch (19.1 mm) chains, provided with flatcar, to tiedowns on deck of locomotive. Use 3/4 x 4-
inch (19.1 X 101.6 mm) bolts, lockwashers, and nuts.
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