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2-8. UNCOUPLING TRAILER FROM TOWING VEHICLE (Con't).
NOTE
Step d applies to M416A1 only.
d . D i s c o n n e c t breakaway chain (8) from
footman loop (7) at rear of towing vehicle.
e . Unhook safety chains (9) from towing
vehicle and stow on trailer.
f. Remove pintle Iockpin (11) and open pintle
(6) .
g . Lift trailer to uncouple drawbar coupler
(1 O) from pintle (6) and set trailer down on landing leg
(2) .
h. Apply trailer handbrake lever (3).
i.
Close pintle (6) and install pintle lockpin
(11).
Perform operator/crew After (A) PMCS.
j.
Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
Page
Number
Paragraph Title
Fording . . . .
Extreme Cold
Operation in
Extreme Heat
Operation in
Mud
Operation in
Saltwater Areas
Operation in
Sandy or Dusty Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in
Snow
Operation in
2-9. OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD.
a.
Refer to Chapter 3, Section I for proper lubricants to use in extreme cold.
b. Extreme cold can cause insulation material on electrical wire to crack and cause short circuits. Other
materials may become hard, brittle, and easily damaged or broken.
c. Ensure that tires are properly inflated (para 1-10). Tires may freeze to the ground or have flat spots
if underinflated.
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