1) The document provides instructions for installing traction chains on half-track vehicles and trucks. It details how to apply two types of chains - weed band-track chains that use male and female clips, and ACEO emergency rod-type truck chains.
2) For weed band-track chains, the instructions explain how to center the chain behind the vehicle, attach male and female clips to the track, and slowly drive forward to feed the chain onto the track.
3) For rod-type truck chains, the rod replaces the inner fastener. The instructions describe how to drape the chain over the tire and use the rod to hook onto the inner side chain and adjust the chain.
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How to install track chains on WWII Halftrack vehicles.
1) The document provides instructions for installing traction chains on half-track vehicles and trucks. It details how to apply two types of chains - weed band-track chains that use male and female clips, and ACEO emergency rod-type truck chains.
2) For weed band-track chains, the instructions explain how to center the chain behind the vehicle, attach male and female clips to the track, and slowly drive forward to feed the chain onto the track.
3) For rod-type truck chains, the rod replaces the inner fastener. The instructions describe how to drape the chain over the tire and use the rod to hook onto the inner side chain and adjust the chain.
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1) The document provides instructions for installing traction chains on half-track vehicles and trucks. It details how to apply two types of chains - weed band-track chains that use male and female clips, and ACEO emergency rod-type truck chains.
2) For weed band-track chains, the instructions explain how to center the chain behind the vehicle, attach male and female clips to the track, and slowly drive forward to feed the chain onto the track.
3) For rod-type truck chains, the rod replaces the inner fastener. The instructions describe how to drape the chain over the tire and use the rod to hook onto the inner side chain and adjust the chain.
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_ ___ How to put TRACTION CHAINS ___ _ on HALF-TRACK Vehicles \ oy J!lnze!tecan rriilaln W rrialle rrlonzjtany_, nc. weed band-track chains-pages 2 3 acco emergency rod type truck chains-page 4 -- --- - - PUTTING ON W E E D ~ application with clips Check the chain and eliminate any incorrect twists. 1. Center the end of chain which has four free links, between the idler sprocket and the top guide wheel on the rear section of the track. The rest of this chain should trail in back of vehicle. 2. Pass the shorter leg of the male clip through the third link of the inner side chain, then slide it onto the track as far as possible with the longer leg on tread side of track. 2A. Pass the shorter leg of the female clip through the third link of the outside side chain, then push this clip onto the track directly oppesite the male clip with the longer leg on tread side of track. 3. Slip the female clip over the long end of the male clip and push both tight against the edges of the track. 4. Straighten the rest of the chain behind the ve- hicle to line-up with the track. 5. Place transmission in first gear, low range and move vehicle forward very slowly. A man in the rear of each track feeds chain evenly onto the track.* (co ntinu ed on next poge} Male and Female Clip page 2 :AND-TRACK,CHAINS for norma l and adverse conditions ... 6. Stop vehicle when clips are centered between rear bogie wheel and the idler sprocket. If in mud, bring clips around to starting position. 7 . Remove male and female clips and fasten ends of chain together with screw pin joiner shackles provided. Do not mislay the clips. Put them in vehicle for future use. 8. Completed assembly. Before vehicle is moved at high speeds, check installation after complete assembly to make sure of clearance between chain and any part of the vehicle. CARE OF CHAINS WHEN REMOVED. When re- moved, chains should be cleaned and dipped in oil, if available, and then chains must be placed in vehicle in an orderly manner for future use. *NOTE-Extreme care must be used by the men feeding the chain onto the track so that their hands or feet do not get caught in the chain. Chain should be applied as tight as possible by hand. If driving continually, it will be advisable to check chain occasionally and take up any ex- cess sla.ck in side chain. Repairs on all parts of these chains can be made with additional screw pin joiner shackles. IMPORTANT: Chains must not be used on track with lugs to which grousers can be fastened. If used on tracks with lugs to which grousers may be fastened, the lugs must be ground off before installing chain. Screw Pin Joiner Shackle page 3
How to put on A ceo Emergency Rod Type TRUCK CHAINS With this type of chain, we introduce the ''rod" which takes the place of an inside fastener. This, of course, is an emergency chain only. Check the chain and eliminate any incorrect twist. 1. Drape the tire chain over the tire with the gap between cross chains four and five (counting from either side of side chair-) coming directly on the top of the tire. Side-chain with rod attached must be on the inside of wheel. 2. Shift the rod end of the chain toward the inside of the wheel and place the rod within easy reach of the last link on the inside side chain. Note: On the one side ~ f vehicle, you thrus't rod from front to rear. On the other side, you thrust rod from rear to fron.t. 3. Hook the rod onto the l;;,st link of the mner side chain. 4. Re-adjust the chain on the tire. 5. Fasten the outer side chain. The links hanging free must always be away from the tire. page 4 DH-1277 Printed in U. S. A.