TM 9-2330-203-14&P
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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Differences Between Models..................................................................................................................................
Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities and Features...........................................................................................
Equipment Data......................................................................................................................................................
Location and Contents of Data Plates ....................................................................................................................
Location and Description of Major Components ....................................................................................................
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EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
a. The trailer converter dollies allow vehicles with towing pintles to tow semitrailers,
b. Up to 12, 000 lb (5448kg) can towed using the M197 and M197A1 dollies. Up to 16, 000 lb (7264kg) can be towed
using the M198 and M198A1 dollies.
c. Maximum towing speeds are 30 mi/h (48 km/h) highway and 20 mi/h (32 km/h) cross-country.
d. Major features of the dollies include:
(1)
Intervehicular airbrake hoses receive air from towing vehicle for use by dolly and semitrailer brake system.
(2)
Intervehicular electrical cables receive 12- or 24-volt direct current to power semitrailer lights.
(3)
Landing leg supports dolly when not coupled to towing vehicle.
(4)
M198 and M198A1 have a two-position lunette.
(5)
Military pneumatic tires with nondirectional cross-country tread design.
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