TM 9-2330-383-14&P
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WARNING
When trailer has been backed with towbar locked, pull forward to
relieve sideload pressure between pintle and towbar before attempting
to unlock towbar lockpin or disconnect from pintle. Failure to relieve
sideload may result in injury to personnel.
CAUTION
Be sure to unlock towbar lockpin before driving forward to avoid
equipment damage.
(d)
Unlock towbar lockpin by removing hitch pin (1), rotating lockpin
handle (2) clockwise, then lowering it and replacing hitch pin
(1) through holes.
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WARNING
Backing the trailer without locking towbar may cause vehicle to
jackknife, injuring personnel and damaging equipment. Perform this
procedure only when absolutely necessary.
(6)
Backing - Unlocked Towbar. When backing without towbar locked in place,
pull forward and aline towing and trailer vehicles as straight as possible. Adjust
mirrors for a good view. Post ground guides to left front and rear and instruct
ground guides. Pick a reference point. Commence backing and closely observe
alinement of vehicles, the ground guides, and your reference point. If the rear of
your trailer drifts to the left, slightly steer toward the left. If it drifts to
the right, slightly steer toward the right. Do not oversteer and avoid any attempts
at angle backing. Prepare to stop any time either one of the front clearance lights
of the trailer comes into view in either of your rear view mirrors. Stop
immediately when either of the inner corners of the front tires comes into view.
c. Unloading HEMAT.
(1)
Open one or both side panels.
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