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Figure 7-2. Model 130G grader loaded on a chain tiedown flatcar.

(3)

Remove all wires that secure the

Unloading. Unloading of the model 130G

gearshift lever and door.

grader is in reverse order of loading. The following are

(4)

Check all fluid levels before starting.

some of the precautionary measures to be aware of:

Use only a qualified driver to unload the vehicle.

(1)

Make sure a suitable ramp is

(5)

Use ground guides when unloading

available to off-load from the flatcar.

the vehicle.

(2)

Remove

all

tiedowns,

chocks,

(6)

Check brakes before unloading the

blocking, and bracing.

vehicle.

Section III. TRANSPORT ON FOREIGN RAILWAYS

7-5. General

grader plus the ROPS should be considered. This also

The transportability guidance contained in this section is

applies to most of the countries in the Middle East,

applicable when the model 130G grader is transported

South America, Australia, India, and Pakistan.

on foreign railways. The shortest European flatcar is 31

feet 2 inches long. This length is adequate for the

7-6. Procedures for Foreign-Service Rail Loading

model 130G grader, which is 331 inches or 27.59 feet

long. However, the height of the grader will need to be

Preparation, loading, tiedown, and unloading procedures

reduced to meet the European Passe-Part-out

are basically the same for all countries as they are

International (PPI) profile for rail transport. For planning

outlined for CONUS rail procedures. Slight variations in

purposes, flatcars long enough to carry the

blocking and bracing designs and nail size may

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