Section II. DEMOLITION

TM 10-3930-222-20

equipment, be sure to attach hooks, chains, or cables

a. 15 to 30 Days. While the truck is in storage,

only to places marked LIFT HERE.

inspect and operate it (for a period of 15 to 20 minutes)

one or more times each 15 to 30 days. Check the truck

b. Clearances. Position the truck on a flatcar so that

for leaks and proper functioning of all components.

the flatcar brake handwheel will have proper clearance

on all sides, and so that overall car clearances will

b. 30 Days. In addition to the services in a above,

conform to requirements of the Association of American

test each truck under full load every 30 days, and check

Railroad rules.

the carburetor and fuel pump for leaks. Maneuver the

truck in all directions and in all gear ratios for 10 to 15

c. Brakes. After the truck is in position on the

minutes. After testing, correct deficiencies as directed

flatcar, set the handbrake lever and wire down the

in paragraph 87b.

service brake pedal, or place a block between the brake

pedal and the equipment frame to hold the pedal in the

c. 180 Days. At the end of 180 days, examine and

applied position.

service the truck as indicated below; correct deficiencies

as directed in paragraph 87b.

d. Cover. Place a tarpaulin or a cover of similar

(1) Adjust the V-belt (pal. 37) arid clean the fuel

material over the truck when the truck is to be shipped

pump assembly (par. 29) if necessary.

on an open car.

(2) Check alinement, steering, and gear shifting

mechanism.

e. Securing Truck. To secure the truck to flatcar,

(3) Check the brake linkage.

Tighten the

proceed as follows:

hydraulic lines if necessary.

(1) Spike the blocks on the flatcar floor, one at

(4) Lubricate the truck thoroughly in accordance

the front and one at the rear of each wheel.

with instructions on LO 10-3930-22-20.

The sides of the blocks should not project

(5) Inspect all electrical connections and make

beyond the outsides of the tires.

necessary adjustments.

Spray insulating

(2) Put two cleats, each the approximate length of

compound (Compound, Insulating, Ignition,

the wheel and tire, against the outside surface

U.S. Army Specification No. 3-182) or, coils,

of each wheel.

distributor, generator, spark plugs, starting

(3) Spike the lower cleat to the flatcar floor and

motor, regulator, and wiring, but not into

the top cleat to the lower cleat.

commutator openings.

(4) Pass at least four strands of strong wire

around the axle or another strong component

90. Loading and Blocking on Railroad Cars

at one end of the truck, and fasten the wire

a. Loading. Load and unload the truck under its own

through the stake pocket on the flatcar.

power, whenever possible, using permanent ramps or

Fasten the other end of truck in the same

spanning platforms. If the truck cannot operate under its

manner. Tighten all wires by inserting a rod in

own power, push, tow, or lift it into position. When lifting

the strands of the wire and twisting.

Section II. DEMOLITION

91. General

92. Methods

Do not destroy the truck except on order of proper

a. Controls. Smash all controls, including steering

authority, and demolish it only to prevent capture and

wheel.

use of the truck by the enemy. Destroy the same parts

on all similar equipment to prevent enemy use through

b. Gasoline Engine. Pierce or smash cylinder block

cannibalization.

beside distributor. Damage crankshaft and camshaft.

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