Figure 18. Boom markings (boom extended).

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(1) The marking will be applied at the rear

area on the underside of the hood panel.

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

and white.

e. Boom extension markings are required to assure

operation within boom radii limits specified on the crane

safe load data plates.

(1) Boom markings will be applied in a

permanent method of marking. Color will be the same

as the unit markings.

(2) Procedure for truck wreckers M60 and

M108.

(a) Retract boom and retain in horizontal

position.

(b) Measure, scribe, and mark a 3/4-inch vertical

Figure 17. Boom markings (boom retracted).

stripe along the outer edge of the shipper, extending the

stripe onto the boom, Figure 17.

marked, and labeled "12 Ft." Each succeeding stripe will

be marked consecutively through "26 Ft."

"8 Ft" in 2-inch letters.

f. This paragraph applies to tactical transport

(d) Mark a horizontal arrow on the shipper pointing

vehicles, and is intended to reduce the possibility of fuel

to the stripe.

spillage due to fuel tank overfilling and subsequent fire

(e) Extend the boom to its maximum length.

hazard, regardless of fuel type.

Figure 18. Boom markings (boom extended).

(f) Measure from the "8 Ft" stripe. Scribe and mark

(1)

If the fuel tank filler cap is a relief valve

3/4inch vertical stripes at intervals of 12 inches along the

type, but does not bear a warning decal reading

boom (Figure 18).

"Pressurized: Open Slowly," the warning note "Pressure:

Open Slowly" will be marked in 1-inch lusterless black

(g) Mark the second stripe "9 Ft," and each

letters on the fuel tank near the filler pipe.

succeeding stripe consecutively through "16 Ft," in each

(2) On fuel tanks, where a mark would be

case to the right of and parallel to each stripe.

readily visible, measure 2 inches down from the top of

(3) The procedure for Truck wreckers M62,

the tank and mark a 1/4 x 8-inch line, with the following

M936, and M543 is the same, except that the stripe will

note in 1-inch lusterless black letters: "Caution: Do Not

be marked "10 Ft" and each succeeding stripe will be

Fill Above Line to Allow For Expansion," Figure 20.

marked consecutively "11 Ft" through "18 Ft." (4) The

(3) On vehicles where a mark on the fuel tank

procedure for Truck wrecker M246, Al, A2, and M819 is

would not be readily visible, mark the following note in 1-

the same, except that the first stripe will be marked "11

inch lusterless black letters as near as possible to the

1/2 Ft." The second stripe is to be measured, scribed,

filler pipes: "Caution: Do not Overfill--Allow for

Expansion."