TM 5-3895-385-10
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
BITUMINOUS MATERIAL PAVING MACHINE (BMPM)
RAIL TRANSPORT
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Conditions -- Continued
Materials/Parts
Fuel tank no more than three-quarters full
Ratchet strap (2) (WP 0031, Item 12)
Personnel Required
Engine on (WP 0006)
12V (2)
Screed fully raised (WP 0006)
References
Hopper wings fully closed (WP 0006)
FM 21-60
Screed extensions fully retracted (WP 0006)
Cutoffs fully raised (WP 0006)
Augers fully raised (WP 0006)
Truck hitch fully retracted (WP 0006)
Equipment Conditions
End gates removed (WP 0014)
Fume vent lowered (WP 0026)
Cutoffs removed (WP 0016)
Time Required
0.3 hr
Bolt-on screed extension kit removed (WP 0015)
Seat slide assembly pushed in (WP 0006)
INTRODUCTION
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1. This Work Package (WP) describes how to load and unload the Bituminous Material Paving Machine (BMPM)
on a flatcar for rail transport within the Continental United States (CONUS), Canada, and Mexico. The BMPM
is most often loaded/unloaded on a rail flatcar using drive-on/drive-off procedures at the railhead.
2. CONUS rail transport is governed by Association of American Railroads (AAR) regulations. CONUS rail
transport requires no disassembly.
3. Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) rail transport is governed by Gabarit International de
Chargement (International Loading Gauge) (GIC) regulations. OCONUS rail transport requires no
disassembly.
4. Before transporting machine, check with proper authorities to obtain necessary permits.
WARNING
Rail transport with fuel tank more than three-quarters full is prohibited. Failure to comply may
cause injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
5. Safest rail transport is with fuel tank as close to empty as possible. Rail transport with fuel tank more than
three-quarters full is prohibited.
END OF TASK
