PREPARATION FOR RAIL TRANSPORT.

TM 9-3990-206-14&P

7-20. PREPARATION FOR RAIL TRANSPORT.

Preparation for Rail Transport (With Load).

(1)

Remove two chains (1), load binders (2) and pry bar (3) from stowage boxes (4).

(2)

Install T-hook (5) on chain (1) into slot (6) on upper corner of front wall (7). Rotate T-hook (5) to lock in

place.

(3)

Position chain (1) through middle 25K tiedown ring (8).

(4)

Install T-hook (5) on load binder (2) into slot (6) on upper corner of rear wall (9). Rotate T-hook (5) to

lock in place.

(5)

Extend load binder (2).

(6)

Take up slack of chain (1) and attach tightest link of chain (1) into hook (10) of load binder (2).

Ensure T-hooks are locked into place before tightening load binders. T-hooks, chain and

load binders could come apart causing serious injury to personnel.

NOTE

Positioning pry bar in eyelet of load binder will prevent chain from twisting.

(7)

Position pry bar (3) in eyelet of load binder (2) and tighten load binder (2) using handle (11).

(8)

Repeat Steps (2) through (7) for remaining side.