TM 9-2320-360-10
2-18. TRAILER CONNECTION/DISCONNECTION (FIFTH WHEEL)(CONT)
WARNING
The position of assistant must be known at all times. Be careful no
one is standing directly behind tractor or trailer or under trailer
neck during coupling procedure. Serious personal injury or death
could result.
CAUTION
Do not allow kingpin to miss and overrun fifth wheel. Ensure
trailer gooseneck is high enough to clear the rear of the ramps.
Do not allow kingpin to run up fifth wheel ramps.
Severe
damage to HET Tractor and trailer may result.
NOTE
If trailer is too low to slide up on ramps, raise gooseneck on trailer
in accordance with TM 9-2330-381-14&P.
(10) Instruct assistant to provide hand signals on left side of trailer.
(11) Slowly back HET Tractor under trailer to align kingpin (10) with throat (11) of fifth wheel (2)
while assistant provides hand signals on ground behind vehicle. (Refer to FM 21-305.)
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