TM9-2330-207-14
-- Lowering the Landing Gear.
a.
(1) Unhook the crank (1) from the stow
bracket (2).
(2) Raise the crank (1).
(3) Turn the crank (1) clockwise until the legs
(3) are extended.
NOTE
To prevent the semitrailer from sinking
on soft ground, place float pads (board
assembly) (4) under the landing gear
shoes (5).
b. Positioning the Chock Blocks.
(1) Remove the chock block (1) from the
stowage rack (2).
(2) Depending upon terrain, place chock
blocks (1) firmly behind or forward of
wheels on each side of semitrailer.
c. Unhooking the Semitrailer From the Towing
Vehicle.
(1)
Close the shutoff valves for the service and
emergency air supply located on the towing
vehicle.
Disconnect both the service air hose and the
(2)
emergency air hose from the air hose coup-
ling (1 and 2).
Disconnect the electrical cable by pulling
(3)
straight out from either connector (3).
(4)
Be sure the covers on the electrical connec-
tors are closed.
Release the semitrailer kingpin from the
(5)
towing vehicle fifth wheel. Refer to Oper-
ator's Manual for prime mover.
Slowly drive the towing vehicle forward
(6)
until the semitrailer is clear of the approach
ramps (4).