TECHNICAL MARKINGS.

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f. Examples of such markings follow:

(1) Gasoline (number) grade

(2) Oil (number) grade

(3) Water alcohol

(4) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

Where available and certified, the capacity of tank

compartments in gallons will be marked below and to the

right of the cupola covers: "( ) Gals Cap" in 2-inch letters

and numerals.

12. TECHNICAL MARKINGS.

a. The prescribed vehicle tire pressure will be

marked on the dash of all motor vehicles and pneumatic-

tired equipment. This marking will also be applied to the

fenders above each wheel or, if fenders are not used, to

the body or frame immediately above each wheel. On

towed vehicles or equipment, this marking will be applied

to the body or frame immediately above each wheel. On

Figure 15. Safety marking calibration liftgate.

tandem axle vehicles, the marking will be centered

between the two wheel sets.

(1) The markings will consist of the numerals

representing the proper pressures, preceded by the

letters TP.

(2) Letters and numerals will be 1 inch high

and in the same color as the unit markings.

b. When maximum speed is specified by a

manufacturer, or in an applicable technical manual, and

when appropriate operation plates are not available, the

maximum speed of the vehicle in its highest range and

gear ratio will be marked on the dash.

(1) The marking will consist of the numerals

representing maximum speed, preceded by the

abbreviation "Max Speed."

(2) Letters and numerals will be 1 inch high

and in the same color as the unit markings.

c. All vehicles and equipment processed with

special arctic lubricants, and/or other materials for

operation in cold climates, will be marked with a

temporary marking as follows:

(1) The words "Arctic Lubricated" will be

Figure 16. Hardtop vehicle with explosive ordnance

marked in the following order of preference:

disposal marking.

(a) Adjacent to the name or identification plate.

(b) On other conspicuous location in order that the

(3) The marking will be kept in a legible

markings may be readily seen prior to operation or use.

condition until the vehicle or equipment is deprocessed,

Specific locations may be prescribed in applicable

and will then be thoroughly removed.

technical publications for the vehicle or equipment.

d. All tactical use wheeled vehicles which are

(2) Letters of the marking will be 1 inch high

equipped with an engine hood safety hook will be

and in the same color as the unit markings.

marked with the words "Warning: Secure Hood in

Raised Position with Safety Hook Before Servicing

Engine."