TM 5-3800-205-10-2
RAIL TRANSPORT - CONTINUED
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LOAD MACHINE ONTO FLATCAR
WARNING
Always use a ground guide when driving machine onto flatcars. Failure to use a ground guide may
result in an accident, causing death or injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
If operating machine without ROPS/FOPS, drive with extreme caution, at low idle, and in 1st gear
ONLY. Machine has no rollover/falling object protection without ROPS/FOPS. Failure to follow this
warning may cause injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
1.
Remove wheel blocks. Following instructions from railcar load master and ground guides, slowly drive machine straight
onto flatcars.
Use 1st gear ONLY.
a.
b.
When passing over spanners between flatcars, maintain a constant speed. Do NOT jam on brakes or reverse direc-
tion.
c.
Stop machine when directed to do so by ground guide.
2.
Lower tank and position onto suitable shoring, in accordance with MTMCTEA Pamphlet 55-19, Tiedown Handbook for
Rail Movements.
3.
Ensure steering wheel is centered. Place transmission in N (Neutral) and lock, apply parking brake, and shut down
engine.
SECURE MACHINE ON FLATCAR
WARNING
Hitch and steering movement can reduce clearances suddenly and cause personnel injury. Always stop
engine BEFORE working in area of hitch link.
1.
Install all steering cylinder locking collars:
a.
Disassemble each of four locking collar assemblies, two short (6 5/8 in.) and two long (10 3/4 in.): remove two
bolts and washers and open each short locking collar and remove hose wrapping. Remove three bolts and washers
and open each long locking collar and remove hose wrapping.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to cylinder rod, ensure rod surface is free of dirt or other debris before locking collars are
installed.
b.
Position hose wrappings and one short and one long locking collar around rod end of each steering cylinder.
c.
Install three washers and bolts to each long locking collar. Install two washers and bolts to each short locking col-
lar. Tighten bolts evenly and securely.
