TM 5-2420-230-10
7-4. TOW HITCH.
a. General.
The backhoe mounting frame also provides the
attachment point for the tow hitch. The towing
pintle must be removed by removing three
retaining pins and hitch prior to operating backhoe.
The main components of the tow hitch are:
(1)
Emergency air gladhand
(2)
Pintle retaining pins
(3)
Towing pintle
(4)
Trailer electrical plug
(5)
Supply air gladhand
b. Removal.
The vehicle is supplied with a towing hitch fitted
to the backhoe arm. The hitch must be removed
before the backhoe can be used. Complete the
following steps when removing tow hitch
assembly:
(1)
Remove locking pin (1).
(2)
Remove two pins (3).
(3)
Using handle (4), lift towing hitch forward
and up to remove it.
c. Installation.
The installation of the towing hitch is the reverse
of the steps in the removal procedure.
