TM 9-2330-381-14
Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
PARA. NO.
TITLE
2-15 .......................................... Initial Adjustments and Daily Checks
2-16 .......................................... APU Startup and Shutdown
2-17 .......................................... APU Cold Weather Starting
2-18 .......................................... Adjusting Gooseneck
2-19 .......................................... Adjusting Platform Height
2-20 .......................................... Operating Loading Ramps
2-21 .......................................... Operating Manual Steering
2-22 .......................................... Operating Front Support Legs
2-23 .......................................... Operating Rear Support Legs
2-24 .......................................... Tractor/Semitrailer Coupling and Uncoupling
2-25 .......................................... Highway Driving
2-26 .......................................... Loading and Unloading Able Payloads
2-27 .......................................... Dual Winch Loading and Unloading
2-28 .......................................... Single Winch Loading and Unloading (U.S.M.C. Only)
2-15.
INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS AND DAILY CHECKS
a. Before you operate the semitrailer, perform the Before (B) PMCS (table 2-1) and do all the required preventive
maintenance.
b. Know the capabilities of the semitrailer and do not exceed them.
c. Know the capabilities and all limitations of the tractor, when coupled, and do not exceed them.
d. Know how to use the gages, indicators, and control features of the semitrailer in the safest manner.
2-16.
APU STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN
a. To start the APU, proceed as follows:
(1) Ensure semitrailer is parked on level ground. If tractor and semitrailer are coupled, apply semitrailer parking
brakes.
(2) Remove four wheel chocks (1) from gooseneck (2). Place wheel chocks in front and behind each outer dual
tire (3) on both curbside and streetside #1 bogies.
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