TM 9-2330-384-14&P
Section III.
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use of Chock Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coupling Semitrailer to Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing Semitrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uncoupling Semitrailer from Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use of Dust Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Manhole Fill Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonding and Grounding Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Fuel Handling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bottom Loading (Preferred Method) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Loading (Alternate Method) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unloading Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Installation of Grabhandle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use of Convoy Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-10. GENERAL.
a. This section contains instructions for safely operating the M1062 7500 Gallon Fuel Tank
Semitrailer under usual conditions. Unusual operating conditions are defined and described in Section
IV of this chapter.
b. DO NOT attempt to operate semitrailer without first reading and becoming familiar with
information found in Chapter 1, Section II and in Section I of this chapter,
C.
Read and follow all safety regulations found in Chapter 1, Section IV.
d. Perform all Before (B) PMCS, Table 2-1, before operating semitrailer.
2-11. USE OF CHOCK BLOCKS.
a. There are two chock blocks (1) that are stowed in brackets under fenders (see
b. To chock the semitrailer wheels, fol-
low these instructions:
(1)
If semitrailer is parked on level
ground, a n d n e i t h e r a x l e
needs to be raised, BOTH ax-
les must be chocked. Place
one chock block (1) in front of
tire at one end of one axle.
Place other chock block in
back of tire at other end of
other axle.
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