TM 9-2330-205-14&P
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
This chapter shows and describes the trailer controls and contains operator/crew level preventive maintenance
procedures. There are instructions for coupling trailer to towing vehicle, driving, stopping, and backing, operation
in both usual and unusual conditions, and other information to help you understand and better operate the trailer.
Page
Section I. Description and Use of Operator's Controls ................................................................ 2-1
Section II. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance
Checks and Services (PMCS) .......................................................................... 2-4
Section III. Operation Under Usual Conditions ........................................................................... 2-9
Section IV. Operation Under Unusual Conditions ....................................................................... 2-16
Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS
Page
Page
Air Reservoir ...................................... 2-1
Step Jack ............................................ 2-3
Handbrakes ....................................... 2-2
Trailer-to-Towing Vehicle
Landing Leg ....................................... 2-4
Connectors .......................................... 2-3
Lunette and Safety Chain .................... 2-2
AIR RESERVOIR
KEY
CONTROL OR INDICATOR
FUNCTION
1
Draincock
Used to drain accumulation of moisture
and to release air pressure in the
event of locked brakes.