TM 9-2330-297-14&P
Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
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After Use.................................................... 2-35
Preparation for Use...................................
Operation ................................................... 2-34
PREPARATION FOR USE
Perform the operator/crew preventive maintenance checks and services in the Before (B) column before doing the
procedures below.
Notify organizational maintenance for assistance whenever bogies are to be moved, or containers are to be loaded or
removed from semitrailer chassis.
COUPLING TOWING VEHICLE TO SEMITRAILER CHASSIS
NOTE
Prime mover is 5-ton M818 or any 5-ton truck with compatible hookup capability
WARNING
All persons not involved in coupling operation must stand clear of towing vehicle and semitrailer
to prevent possible injury.
1.
Check that coupling rods (1) are in stowed position.
2.
Review and perform towing vehicle operating procedures to prepare towing vehicle for coupling.
3.
Place wheel chocks (2) in front and back of left and right wheels on semitrailer chassis.
4.
Aline towing vehicle with semitrailer.
5.
Check that kingpin (3) is in line with fifth wheel kingpin lock (4).
CAUTION
Steps 6 thru 8 should be done before fifth wheel approach ramps make contact with kingpin
plate.
6.
Check that kingpin plate (5) Is above fifth wheel approach ramps (6).
7.
Adjust kingpin (3) height as needed by raising or lowering the landing gear legs (7). See page 2-16.
8.
Check that fifth wheel kingpin lock (4) Is open.
9.
Slowly back towing vehicle until fifth wheel kingpin lock (4) closes on kingpin (3).
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