TM 9-2330-211-14&P
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2-1.
OVERVIEW
This chapter shows and describes the semitrailer controls and indicators and contains operator/crew level preventive
maintenance procedures. There are instructions for coupling, driving, stopping, and backing in both usual and unusual
conditions, and other information to help you understand and better operate the semitrailer.
Page
Description and Use of Operator's Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . .
Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks
and Services (PMCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation Under Usual Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation Under Unusual Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2-2.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
FUNCTION
KEY
CONTROL OR INDICATOR
Operates landing gear. Turning handcrank clockwise lowers landing
1
Handcrank
gear; counterclockwise raises landing gear. Pull out handcrank for
high speed, and push in for low speed operation.
Operated by handcrank. Moves legs up or down.
2
When turned by gearbox, moves left leg.
3
Shaft
Used to extend the length of landing gear legs.
4
Shoe Pad
Keeps leg from sinking into the ground.
Landing Gear Shoe
5
Stows handcrank when handcrank is not in use.
Handcrank Stow Chain
6
Two legs support weight of semitrailer.
7
Leg
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