TM 9-2330-297-14&P
PREPARATION FOR USE - CONTINUED
INSTALLATION OF TWO COUPLED CONTAINERS ON TWO COUPLED CHASSIS - CONTINUED
6. Lift plunger handle (8).
7. Rotate stem handle (9) clockwise one-quarter turn.
8. Engage plunger (10) into hole in stem handle.
9. Maintain 1/4-inch (6.35mm) clearance (11) by turning stem nut (12) counterclockwise to increase clearance, and
clockwise to decrease clearance.
INSTALLING 40-FOOT CONTAINER ON TWO COUPLED CHASSIS
CAUTION
All twist locks must be in unlocked position when installing 40-foot container on coupled
semitrailer chassis or they may be damaged.
NOTE
Do steps 1 thru 3 when twist locks are found in locked position.
40-foot container is secured to coupled semitrailers by two twist locks at front and two
twist locks at rear of coupled semitrailers.
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