Operation and Designation Plates

TB 43-0147

Figure 2-8. Unlocking the retaining plate.

(2) Locking retaining plate. Assure that five

within the normal view of the operator when in an

operating position. The plates will include:

numeral plates are stacked on each anchor pin with the

two top plates showing the desired classification number.

(1) Road speed plates.

To prescribe the

If the vehicle is to be used in combination, position the

maximum permissible speed for operation in each gear

retaining plate so that the red C on one side of the plate

ratio and range.

will be visible. If the vehicle is to be used singly, position

(2) Shift diagram plates. Two show the location

the retaining plate so that the red C will not be visible.

of each position of the transmission, transfer, and/or

Press down firmly on the top of one stack of numeral

power take-off.

plates and slide the retaining plate onto the lock pin until

Operation plates containing precautionary

the plate snaps in place. Repeat the procedure for the

instructions to avoid personnel injury or equipment

remaining stack of plates and lock the retaining plate to

damage will have a red background. This applies to new

the remaining lock pin.

plates of photosensitive anodized aluminum, conforming

I. See appendix B for vehicle weight classification

to type H, MILSPEC 15024. Existing plates will be

data. For vehicles not listed, or for which no similar

replaced only when no longer serviceable.

vehicle is listed, refer to TM 5312, only in the event that

d. Designation plates contain data pertinent to the

no qualified engineer is available.

vehicle or equipment, but are not required for actual

operation. They will be located in convenient position

Operation and Designation Plates. a. These

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without creating confusion with operation plates. The

plates, as provided on vehicles and equipment, will be

plates will include:

kept clear and free from paint at all times.

(1) Name or identification plates. To show

b. Operation plates contain data or instructions on

nomenclature, manufacturer, model, serial number,

vehicle

operation

and

will

installed

stock number, contract number, date of delivery to the

Government.

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