TB 43-0147
dash of all motor vehicles and pneumatic tire equipment.
commander, stripes of a contrasting color may be
This marking will also be applied to the fenders above
applied to certain vehicles and equipment used in a
each wheel or, if fenders are not used, to the body or
nontactical area, which, because of size, construction, or
frame immediately above each wheel.
On towed
function, present a possible hazard. These stripes are
vehicles or equipment, this marking will be applied to the
applied to permit vehicles to be more readily seen by
body or frame immediately above each wheel. On
drivers of other vehicles. They are normally applied to
tandem axle vehicles the marking will be centered
the rear of such vehicles; they may, however, be also
between the two wheel sets.
applied to the front or certain side surfaces if required.
(1) The markings will consist of the
(1) The stripes will be applied across the
numerals representing the proper pressures, preceded
face of the bumper, or across the width of the vehicle on
by the letters TP.
a flat surface above the bumper in a band not to exceed
two feet in height. Other appropriate surfaces may be
(2) Letters and numerals will be 1 inch
utilized when necessary.
high and in the same color as the registration marking.
(2) Width of the stripes will be four inches
b. Maximum Speed. When maximum speed
with a four inch space between stripes. They will be
is specified by a manufacturer, or in an applicable
inclined at a 450 angle in opposite directions from the
technical manual, and when appropriate operation plates
centerline of the vehicle, to form an inverted V pattern.
are not available, the maximum speed of the vehicle in
its highest range and gear ratio will be marked on the
(3) Gloss yellow, Color Chip No. 13538,
dash.
will be used for stripes on vehicles painted olive drab or
other dark color.
(1) The marking will consist of the
numerals representing maximum speed, preceded by
(4) Gloss black, Color Chip No. 17038,
the abbreviation "Max Speed".
will be used for stripes on vehicles painted yellow or
other light color.
(2) Letters and numerals will be 1 inch
d. DA Label 76 (A Good Driver) for promoting
high and in the same color as the registration markings.
safe driving practices, may be requisitioned through
c. Arctic Lubricated.
All vehicles and
normal publications supply channels, and will be applied
equipment processed with special arctic lubricants
to all motor vehicles as follows: Display in all motor
and/or other materials for operation in cold climates will
vehicles to be readily visible to the driver.
be marked with a temporary marking as follows: (1) The
e. All motorized materials handling equipment
words "Arctic Lubricated" will be marked in the following
will be marked with the legends "No Smoking" and "No
order of preference:
Riders".
(a) Adjacent
to
the
agency
identification or registration marking on each side of the
(1) These legends will be placed on a
vehicle or equipment.
surface facing the operator.
(b) Adjacent to the name or
(2) The markings will be applied in 1 inch
identification plate.
letters of the same color as the registration markings.
(c) On another conspicuous location
(3) The markings may be applied
in order that the markings may be readily seen prior to
horizontally to read left to right or vertically to read top to
operation or use. Specific locations may be prescribed
bottom.
in applicable technical publications for the vehicle or
f.
Fuel and oil dispensing vehicles and
equipment.
equipment used for servicing aircraft will be marked with
(2) Letters of the marking will be 1 inch
the grade of fuel or oil on each side of the tank, Marking
high and in the same color as the registration marking.
will be in the same color as the registration number in the
(3) The marking will be kept in a legible
following sizes:
(1) Semitrailers ................6 inches high
condition until the vehicle or equipment is deprocessed,
(2) Trucks ........................4 inches high
and will then be thoroughly removed.
(3) 2-wheel trailers...........3 inches high
d. Engine Hood Safety Hook. All tactical use
Examples of such markings follow:
wheeled vehicles which are equipped with an engine
(1) Gasoline (number) grade
hood safety hook will be marked "Warning: Secure
(2) Oil (number) grade
Hood in Raised Position with Safety Hook Before
(3) Water alcohol
Servicing Engine".
Where available and certified, the capacity of tank
(1) The marking will be applied at the rear
compartments in gallons will be marked below and to the
area on the underside of the hood panel.
right of the manhole covers: "( )" "Gals Cap", in 2-inch
letters and numerals.
Technical Markings. a. Tire Pressure.
The
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prescribed vehicle tire pressure will be marked on the
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