Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-55-3895-359-140004

12 May 1987

TM 55-3895-359-14

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1-1. Purpose and scope

a. This manual provides transportability guidance for logistical handling and movement of the M076, rotary

tiller mixer. It contains information considered appropriate for safe transport of the item. Included are

significant technical and physical characteristics with safety considerations required for worldwide movement by

the various transportation modes. Where needed, metric equivalents are given in parentheses after the US

dimensions.

b. This manual is intended for transportation officers and other personnel responsible for movement or

transportation services.

1-2. Safety

Appropriate precautionary measures required during movement of the item are contained in chapter 3.

1-3. Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes

When used in this manual, warnings, cautions, and notes emphasize important or critical guidance. They are

used for the following conditions:

a. Warning. Instructions that, if not followed, could result in injury to or death of personnel.

b. Caution. Instructions that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to or destruction of equipment.

c. Note. An operating procedure that must be emphasized.

1-4. Reporting of publication improvements

Users of this manual are encouraged to recommend changes and submit comments for its improvement.

Comments should be prepared on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms)

and sent to Commander, Military Traffic Management Command Transportation Engineering Agency, ATTN:

MTT-TRV (F. Mika), PO Box 6276, Newport News, VA 23606-0276. Electrically transmitted comments should

be addressed to CDR MTMCTEA FT EUSTISII/MTT-TRV//.

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