Drawing Standard: Notes On Drawings

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Drawing Standard 87034358

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1. PURPOSE
This standard specifies and describes the principles and procedures for the use of notes on CNH Industrial
Ag/CE Product Engineering drawings.
2. SCOPE
This standard must be followed by CNH Industrial Ag/CE, its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associated
design services or agencies when creating Product Engineering drawings.
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1. PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................................ 1
2. SCOPE ................................................................................................................................................. 1
3. ACRONYMS/DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................. 3
3.1 ACRONYMS .................................................................................................................................. 3
3.2 DEFINITIONS................................................................................................................................ 3
4. RELATED DOCUMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 3
4.1 RELATED STANDARDS ............................................................................................................... 3
4.2 REPLACED STANDARDS ............................................................................................................ 3
4.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE .......................................................................................................... 3
5. LETTERING, LANGUAGE AND STYLE .............................................................................................. 4
5.1 LETTERING .................................................................................................................................. 4
5.2 LANGUAGE .................................................................................................................................. 4
5.3 STYLE ........................................................................................................................................... 5
5.3.1 Commonly Used Words and Phrases ..................................................................................... 5
5.3.2 Use of Must, Shall, Will, Should, and May .............................................................................. 6
5.3.3 Indefinite Term ....................................................................................................................... 6
6. TYPES OF NOTES .............................................................................................................................. 6
6.1 GENERAL NOTES ........................................................................................................................ 7
6.1.1 Basic Requirements for General Notes................................................................................... 7
6.1.2 Location of General Notes ...................................................................................................... 8
6.2 FLAG NOTES.............................................................................................................................. 11
6.2.1 Basic Requirements for Flag Notes ...................................................................................... 11
6.2.2 Flag Note Symbol ................................................................................................................. 12
6.2.3 Flag Note Symbol Location in General Note List .................................................................. 12
6.2.4 Flag Note Symbol Location in the Body of the Drawing ........................................................ 12
6.3 LOCAL NOTES ........................................................................................................................... 14
6.4 SPECIAL NOTES ........................................................................................................................ 14
6.4.1 Material Notes ...................................................................................................................... 14
6.4.2 Significant Characteristic Notes ............................................................................................ 15
6.4.3 Induction Hardening Notes ................................................................................................... 15
6.4.4 Weld notes ........................................................................................................................... 16
6.4.5 Torque notes ........................................................................................................................ 16
7. IMPLEMENTATION ........................................................................................................................... 17
Appendix A: Non-Single Level Notes ..................................................................................................... 18
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3. ACRONYMS/DEFINITIONS
3.1 ACRONYMS
Ag/CE—Agricultural and Construction Equipment

CAD—Computer Aided Design
EPL—Engineering Parts List
3.2 DEFINITIONS
Associated List – a list of items on a drawing such as the Engineering Parts List (EPL), Service Parts List,
painted part specifications, tabulated or charted parts.
Drawing Note – textual information that further delineates the requirements of the item represented
Symbol Text – text that is specifically associated with or supports the explanation of a symbol.
4. RELATED DOCUMENTS
4.1 RELATED STANDARDS
ASME Y14.100M – Engineering Drawing Practices

CNH DWGA100 – Drawing Sheet Sizes and Formats
CNH DWGA102 – Line Conventions and Lettering
CNH DWGA120 – Drawing Revisions Practices
CNH DWGA130 – Weldments – Symbols and Drawing Practices.
CNH ENPA103 – CNH Engineering Specifications
CNH ENPJ100 – Significant Characteristics - Application Procedures
CNH MAT1003 – Metallic Material Designations
CNH MAT4040 – Induction Hardening
FIAT 07255 – New Drawing Title Block – Definitions, Completion Rules and Support Tables
4.2 REPLACED STANDARDS
New Holland FNHA-3-B-096.00 - Drawing Notes
4.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In the event of a conflict between the text of this standard and the references cited herein, the text of this
standard will take precedence.
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5. LETTERING, LANGUAGE AND STYLE
Drawing notes and symbol text provide information that clarifies the requirements for the item delineated.
They apply either to a portion of the drawing or to the entire drawing, providing additional treatment, finish,
protection, and other considerations.
5.1 LETTERING
Unless otherwise specified, the size and style of the lettering for notes and symbol text on a CNH Industrial
Ag/CE Product Engineering drawing will be in accordance with CNH Drawing Standard DWGA102 – Line
Conventions and Lettering.
5.2 LANGUAGE
All drawing notes and symbol text must be displayed in English language (See Figure 1).
If required, it is permitted to add translations to local language. In this case both the English and translated
text must be displayed on the drawing (See Figure 2, 3 and 4).
In the event of conflicting information or interpretation, the English text will take precedence.
If translations are added to notes, then all general and flag notes must be translated. Translations of local
notes, special notes or any other text may be created but are not required and may not be supported by
CNH Industrial systems and tools.
FIGURE 1: Sample of English Only Notes
FIGURE 2: Sample of Notes Translated (Dutch)
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FIGURE 3: Sample of Notes Translated (French)
FIGURE 4: Sample of Notes Translated (Spanish)
5.3 STYLE
Drawing notes and symbol text must be concise statements using the simplest words and phrases for
conveying the intended meaning and must not contain any abbreviations, except for SI metric units of
measurement.
All text must be concise, grammatically correct statements and must consist of readable text that is
supported by proper punctuation and spelling.
5.3.1 Commonly Used Words and Phrases
Certain words and phrases are frequently used on a drawing. The following rules must be applied:
a) Reference documents must be cited using “PER,” “CONFORMING TO,” “AS SPECIFIED IN,” and
“IN ACCORDANCE WITH”.
b) The phrase “UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED” must be used to indicate a default requirement.
The phrase is used at the beginning of a note when needed. This phrase must be used when the
default is a generally applied requirement and the exception can be clarified by providing a
reference to another document or requirement on the drawing.
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5.3.2 Use of Must, Shall, Will, Should, and May
a) “MUST” or “SHALL” establishes a mandatory requirement.

b) “WILL” establishes a declaration of purpose on the part of the design activity.
c) “SHOULD” establishes a recommended practice. It must be noted that said practice is not required.
d) “MAY” establishes an allowed practice.
5.3.3 Indefinite Term
The indefinite term “AND/OR” must not be used.
6. TYPES OF NOTES
Based on ASME Y14.100 CNH Industrial Ag/CE notes are categorized as general notes, flag notes, local
notes or special notes.
Drawing notes and symbol text are pertinent data given in word form and used to complement the
delineation of other given data. The arrangement of the notes must not be interpreted as an order of
precedence, or sequence in manufacturing or assembly, unless specified as such on the drawing.
The following must be applicable in the preparation or use of drawing notes:
a) Reference to standardization documents must be by basic identifier, excluding revision level, except
where identification of a specific issue is essential to drawing interpretation.
b) Reference to other documents, for the purpose of specifying requirements or drawing interpretation,
must be as specific as possible. The whole, of a given document, must not be made applicable by
reference unless all of its provisions are required. When a portion of a document is applicable, the
extent of its applicability must be stated. However, reference to paragraph numbers in other
documents must not be made. Reference must be made to a method, identified requirement, class,
grade, or type. Reference must be made only to documents whose technical accuracy and
availability are assured. Any references to obsolete information must be removed.
c) Notes must not include contractual requirements, such as statements of costs; time and place of
delivery; methods of payment; and requirements for submission, approval, or distribution of data,
reports, or plans.
d) A separate note must be used for each unrelated requirement.
e) Notes are recommended to be displayed as a single level item with no multi-level, indented or sub-
notes. If needed, non-single level notes are to be according Appendix A
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6.1 GENERAL NOTES
General notes are drawing notes applicable to the entire drawing or associated list including but not limited
to the Applicable Standards Block, Engineering Parts List and Title block information
6.1.1 Basic Requirements for General Notes
Unless otherwise specified, these notes:
• must be numbered consecutively as a single listing starting with Note 1. An open space (blank
single line) is required between all notes (See Figures 1 thru 4).
• when removing a note from the general notes list, the removed note must be replaced by a new
note consisting of the fully spelled out word “REMOVED” within parentheses (See Figures 5 and 6).
For details and how to record this change refer to CNH Drawing Standard DWGA120 - Drawing
Revision Practices. Note numbers of deleted notes must not be reused and the general notes must
not be renumbered.
FIGURE 5: Sample of English Only Notes with Removed Notes
FIGURE 6: Sample of Translated Notes with Removed Notes
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6.1.2 Location of General Notes
The General Notes area of a drawing must be labeled “NOTES:”
These notes are to be grouped together and numbered sequentially, beginning with note 1. The preferred
method is to start at the top and progress downward (See Figure 1), the non-preferred (but sometimes
used) method of starting at the bottom and progressing upward is allowed.
On sheet size drawings, the General Notes must be located in the lower left hand corner of the drawing as
space dictates (See Figure 7).
FIGURE 7: Location of General Notes on a Sheet Size Drawing
On roll size drawings, the notes are to be located in the upper right area of the first section of the drawing
format (See Figure 8). If the notes interfere with the Engineering Parts List(s), EPL position will take
precedence and the notes must be positioned elsewhere within the first section, as close as possible to
upper right area, and must be kept together as a group (See Figure 9).
CNH Industrial Ag/CE Engineering Standards dedicated to a specific type of part may contain exceptions to
these rules (for example CNH Drawing Standards DWGA260 and DWGA265).
On multiple sheet drawings, the general notes must be located on the first sheet. On multiple sheet roll
drawings, the notes must be located in the first section of the first sheet.
If a large number of notes are needed, drawing sheet size must be increased to accommodate displaying
all of the notes on the first sheet. If more space needed, designers should take advantage of producing a
local engineering specification as defined in CNH Engineering Procedure ENPA103 CNH Engineering
Specifications to create a separated text document.
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FIGURE 8: Location of General Notes on a Roll Size Drawing
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FIGURE 9: Location of General Notes on a Roll Size Drawing with a long EPL
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6.2 FLAG NOTES
Flag Notes are drawing notes that is identified and linked by means of a predefined symbol that applies
only at a specific location on a drawing or associated list as indicated. Flag Notes may be applied to any
portion of the drawing including but not limited to the Applicable Standards Block, Engineering Parts List
and Title Block. These notes were previously defined as Specific Notes.
6.2.1 Basic Requirements for Flag Notes
Unless otherwise specified, Flag Notes:
• have the same basic requirements for General Notes (See Section 6.1.1 and Figures 1 thru 4).
• must be identified with the Flag Note Symbol as defined in Section 6.2.2.
• the Flag Note Symbol, including the note number, must be shown at each point of application. The
flag note symbol is placed around the note number in the notes area to indicate that it applies at
specific areas on the drawing.
• when deleted from a drawing, all flag note symbols must be removed from any location on the body
of the drawing as well.
• when flag notes are shown on a multiple sheet drawing, pointer note text must be inserted between
the flag note number and the note within parenthesis or it may be displayed to the left of the Flag
Note Symbol as shown in Figure 13. This pointer note text displays the sheet number or numbers
where the flag note symbol is applied (flag note symbol on the notes region does not count). If the
note applies only to sheet 1 of the multiple sheet drawing, this pointer note text may be omitted,
but when applied to sheet 1 and some other sheet(s) the pointer note is necessary and must
include sheet 1 (See Figures 10 thru 12).
FIGURE 10: Sample of Sheet Number (Sheet n) Pointer Note Text applied to a Flag Note
FIGURE 11: Sample of Sheet Number (Sheet n) Pointer Note Text applied to a Flag Note in which a
Sheet 1 Only application is displayed
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FIGURE 12: Sample of Sheet Number (Sheet n) Pointer Note Text applied to a Flag Note in which a
Sheet 1 Only application is omitted
FIGURE 13: Sample of Alternate Method for Sheet Number (Sheet n) Pointer Note Text applied to a
Flag Note
6.2.2 Flag Note Symbol
The flag note symbol for CNH Industrial Ag/CE drawings is an equilateral triangle. One side of the triangle
must be vertical, with the apex pointing to the left or right. The length of the triangle sides are 3 to 3.5
times the font size and of sufficient size to enclose a two-digit number (See Figures 10 thru 13).
Flag note symbol is placed around the flag note number on notes list and wherever the note is referenced
in the body of the drawing.
6.2.3 Flag Note Symbol Location in General Note List
Flag notes are listed, numbered and grouped with the general notes but apply only to specific points, areas
or items on the drawing.
The lateral apex of the triangle is positioned towards to right.
6.2.4 Flag Note Symbol Location in the Body of the Drawing
The flag note symbol, including the note number, must be shown at each point of application. The lateral
apex of the triangle is positioned towards the direction the note or specific area of interest is located. A
leader line may be attached to lateral apex to assist location clarity (See Figure 14).
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The note is then related to its specific application on the drawing by one of the following methods:
• When the flag note applies to a specific point, area or item, the note number, enclosed in an
equilateral triangle, is shown in the body of the drawing beside the detail to which it applies (See
Figure 14).
• When the flag note applies to a specific item(s), in an associated list, and there is no item number
balloon, the note number, enclosed in an equilateral triangle, is placed next to the affected item
(See Figure 15).
• When the flag note applies to a specific part or parts in the body of the drawing, the note number,
enclosed in an equilateral triangle, is placed next to the item number balloon location(s) on the
drawing (See Figures 14 and 15).
• Note:
o When a flag note applies to any specific occurrence of an assembly component it is
recommended to apply the symbol to the item number balloon on the body of the drawing.
o When a flag note is applied to all occurrences of an assembly component, designer may
apply the flag note symbol directly to the EPL line of that component.
FIGURE 14: Example of Flag Note Symbols being displayed in the body of the drawing
FIGURE 15: Example of Flag Note Symbols being displayed where Flag Note 3 applies only to a
specific item in an EPL and Flag Note 4 applies to a complete part (SAMPLE_3)
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6.3 LOCAL NOTES
Local Notes are drawing notes located directly on the body of the drawing at the specific area or point of
application. Therefore, Local Notes are not included in the listing of general and flag notes. Requirements
specified by local notes apply only to the areas or points indicated including but not limited to the
Applicable Standards Block, Engineering Parts List and Title block (See Figure 16).
Unless otherwise specified, Local Notes

• when removing a Local Note, do not use the string “(REMOVED)”, for more details and how to
record this change refer to CNH Drawing Standard DWGA120.
• may be replaced by Flag Notes when space on the body of drawing is a limitation. Flag notes are
desirable when translations are necessary (See Section 5.2).
FIGURE 16: Sample of a Local Note
6.4 SPECIAL NOTES
Special notes are drawing notes whose documentation or definition includes explicit requirements on how
the note is to be displayed on a drawing
Unless otherwise specified, a Special Note will be applied as directed by its own separate document.
6.4.1 Material Notes
Material Notes describe the CNH material, local material or both specifications for the part.
Material callout normally appears in the title block within the CNH MATERIAL or LOCAL MATERIAL fields,
but may be defined by notes when more space is required.
Material notes may also include heat treat details such as annealing, normalizing, aging, carburizing,
hardening, tempering, plating, etc.
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When used, Material notes will be located above the title block. The title block will contain the phrase “SEE
NOTES” in the CNH MATERIAL, LOCAL MATERIAL fields depending on which field(s) are being defined
by the Material notes.
For more information on this topic, refer to CNH Drawing Standard DWGA100 - Drawing Sheet Sizes and
Formats and CNH Material Specification MAT1003 - Metallic Material Designations.
6.4.2 Significant Characteristic Notes
These are placed on drawings of parts with significant characteristics. For details on these types of notes
and their placement, see CNH Engineering Procedure ENPJ100 Significant Characteristics - Application
Procedures.
6.4.3 Induction Hardening Notes
Induction hardening is placed on a drawing in accordance with CNH Material Specification CNH MAT4040
- Induction Hardening. Per CNH MAT4040, inverted equilateral triangles are used for enclosing the
acronym IHR (Induction Hardening Required) and IHP (Induction Hardening Permitted). If needed, a
sequence number is placed inside the symbol below the acronym. See Below
There are two different sizes of equilateral triangle enclosing the acronym and sequence number:
• Triangles with sides 6 times the font size are used within notes to identify the heat treatment
requirements (See Figure 17).
• Triangles with sides 4.5 times the font size are used in the body of drawing to identify the
dimensioning and local of application for Induction Hardening Required, Induction Hardening
Permitted or both (See Figure 18).
FIGURE 17: Induction Hardening Notes
FIGURE 18: Use of Induction Hardening Symbols

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6.4.4 Weld notes
Weld Notes are Drawing Notes specifically to provide textual information that delineates the requirements
and details for welding the component part(s).
Weld notes may be provided by means of general notes, and/or by placing flag notes or local notes in the
tail portion of a weld symbol. (See Figures 19 and 20).
For details, refer to CNH Drawing Standard DWGA130 Weldments – Symbols and Drawing Practices.
FIGURE 19: Use of Flag Notes for Welding
FIGURE 20: Use of Local Notes for Welding
6.4.5 Torque notes
Torque notes are Drawing Notes specifically to provide textual information that delineates the requirements
and details for applying torque to assemblies.
Those notes may be provided by means of general notes, flag notes or local notes.
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7. IMPLEMENTATION
All CNH Industrial Ag/CE drawings first revision published on the corporate drawing viewer system after
the Engineering Release date of this revision of DWGA115 must be drawn in accordance with this
document.
All CNH Industrial Ag/CE drawings released prior to the publication and adoption of this standard need not
be modified but can retain their original drawing note practices.
All revised CNH Industrial Ag/CE drawings are to follow instructions as provided in CNH Drawing Standard
DWGA120.
It is in the best interest of CNH Industrial to implement recommended practices as these may become
mandatory in future revisions of this standard, whereas, alternate practices may no longer be allowed.
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Appendix A: Non-Single Level Notes
This appendix describes the use of non-single level notes.
Notes are recommended to be displayed as a single level item, but in some situations it may be necessary
to create a list of requirements or instructions where indentation and multi-levels provide better
visualization and communication.
Individual sub-levels (sub-notes) are not to be used as Flag Notes; Flag Note Symbol is to be used only for
the complete note.
• Indentation
This is to be used for a list of requirements related to each other on the same subject, with no sequence
importance. Capital letters or symbols such as “-“, “*” or “•” may be used. See examples below:
List of substrates to apply a decal
List of texture symbol explanation
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List of texture symbol explanation
• Step Note:
This is to be used for a list of instructions related to each other on the same procedure and the sequence is
important, for example, assembly instructions and installation sequence.
The specific sequence of operations or events must then be displayed as a subset of a note. The
individual actions must then be identified with the word STEP, followed by a space then the appropriate
numerical indicator starting with number one (1) as shown below.
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Drawing Standard 87034358

Removed Rev B grey highlight; Revised Figures 1

Ag/CE—Agricultural and Construction Equipment

4.1 RELATED STANDARDS

ASME Y14.100M – Engineering Drawing Practices

4.2 REPLACED STANDARDS

New Holland FNHA-3-B-096.00 - Drawing Notes

4.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

5. LETTERING, LANGUAGE AND STYLE

FIGURE 1: Sample of English Only Notes

FIGURE 2: Sample of Notes Translated (Dutch)

FIGURE 3: Sample of Notes Translated (French)

FIGURE 4: Sample of Notes Translated (Spanish)

5.3.1 Commonly Used Words and Phrases

5.3.2 Use of Must, Shall, Will, Should, and May

a) “MUST” or “SHALL” establishes a mandatory requirement.

5.3.3 Indefinite Term

The indefinite term “AND/OR” must not be used.

The following must be applicable in the preparation or use of drawing notes:

d) A separate note must be used for each unrelated requirement.

6.1 GENERAL NOTES

6.1.1 Basic Requirements for General Notes

Unless otherwise specified, these notes:

FIGURE 5: Sample of English Only Notes with Removed Notes

FIGURE 6: Sample of Translated Notes with Removed Notes

6.1.2 Location of General Notes

The General Notes area of a drawing must be labeled “NOTES:”

FIGURE 7: Location of General Notes on a Sheet Size Drawing

FIGURE 8: Location of General Notes on a Roll Size Drawing

6.2 FLAG NOTES

6.2.1 Basic Requirements for Flag Notes

Unless otherwise specified, Flag Notes:

6.2.2 Flag Note Symbol

6.2.3 Flag Note Symbol Location in General Note List

The lateral apex of the triangle is positioned towards to right.

6.2.4 Flag Note Symbol Location in the Body of the Drawing

6.3 LOCAL NOTES

Unless otherwise specified, Local Notes

FIGURE 16: Sample of a Local Note

6.4 SPECIAL NOTES

6.4.1 Material Notes

6.4.2 Significant Characteristic Notes

6.4.3 Induction Hardening Notes

FIGURE 17: Induction Hardening Notes

FIGURE 18: Use of Induction Hardening Symbols

6.4.4 Weld notes

FIGURE 19: Use of Flag Notes for Welding

FIGURE 20: Use of Local Notes for Welding

6.4.5 Torque notes

Appendix A: Non-Single Level Notes

This appendix describes the use of non-single level notes.

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