Loading and Blocking on Railroad Cars

b. Clearances.

(3) After testing as described above, correct

(1) Trucks must be positioned on flat cars to pro-

deficiencies as described in paragraph 4-2b.

vide clearance for the brake handwheel on all sides.

d. 180 Days. Perform 15 and 30 day services and

(2) Overall car clearance must conform to re-

the following every 180 days. Correct any deficiencies

quirements of Association of American Railroads

found during the procedures as described in para-

rules.

graph 4-2 b.

c. Setting Truck.

(1) Adjust the drive belt (para 3-12) and clean the

(1) With truck in position on flatcar set parking

fuel pump filter (para 3-22) if necessary.

brake.

(2) Check alinement, steering operation, and

(2) Depress service brake pedal and wire or block

transmission shift mechanism.

pedal to hold it in the applied position.

(3) Check parking brake linkage. Check and

d. Securing Truck.

tighten service brake hydraulic lines if necessary.

(1) Place wood blocks in front and rear of each

(4) Lubricate the truck thoroughly in accordance

wheel. Blocks should not protrude beyond outside of

with LO 10-3930-621-12.

tires. Spike blocks to flatcar floor.

(5) Inspect all electrical connections and tighten

(2) Place wood cleats, approximately the length

or adjust if necessary. Spray ignition insulating com-

of the wheel, outside each wheel and against the

pound (U.S. Army Specification No. 3-182) on coil,

wheel. Spike cleats to flatcar floor. Place another

distributor, alternator, spark plugs, starter, regula-

cleat of the same size on top of each cleat against

tor and wiring.

the wheel and spike top cleat to bottom cleat.

4-5. Loading and Blocking on Railroad Cars

(3) Anchor rear axle and bottom of mast assem-

bly with at least four strands of strong wire. Fasten

a. Loading.

wire through stake pocket on flatcar and tighten

(1) Remove forks and attach securely to truck.

wire by inserting rod in strands of wire and twisting

(2) Load and unload truck under its own power

until tight.

whenever possible. Use ramps and spanning plat-

e. Cover. If truck is to be shipped on an open car,

forms in loading operations.

cover truck with a tarpaulin or similar material.

(3) If truck cannot be operated under its own

Fasten cover securely to truck and flatcar.

power, carefully push, tow, or lift it into position.

(4) When using lifting equipment attach hooks,

chains, or cables to lifting points marked LIFT

HERE.

Section II. DEMOLITION OF MATERIAL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

4-6. General

(4) Cylinder block.

(5) Crankshaft and camshaft.

a. Do not destroy the truck except on order of prop-

(6) Transmission and differential case.

er authority and demolish it only to prevent capture

(7) Alternator, distributor, ignition coil, and

and use of the truck by the enemy.

spark plugs.

b. Destroy the same parts and components on all

(8) Battery.

similar equipment to prevent enemy use through

(9) Hydraulic cylinders and cylinder rods.

cannibalization.

c. Cut or Destroy.

4-7. Demolition Methods

(1) All wires and electrical cables.

(2) All fuel and hydraulic lines.

a. General. The following paragraphs locate and

d. Puuch or Pierce with Holes.

describe components to be demolished and methods

(1) Fuel tank.

to be used.

(2) Hydraulic reservoir.

b. Smash with Sledge Hummer or Similar Heavy

(3) Engine Radiator.

Object.

e. Destruction by Explosives. Refer to FM5-25 for

(1) Controls, including steering wheel.

instructions by use of explosives.

(2) Steering hydraulic valve.

(3) Carburetor and manifolds.

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