TM 9-2330-227-14&P
PREPARATION FOR USE - CONTINUED
COUPLING TRUCK TRACTOR AND SEMITRAILER - CONTINUED
7.
Ease truck tractor forward to check coupling with the semitrailer brakes set. If
coupling is not locked, rock truck tractor back and forth slowly until kingpin is locked.
8.
If hookup failed, pull towing vehicle forward carefully and within the limits of the
air lines. Repeat steps 5 thru 7.
9.
Raise cover on tractor-to-semitrailer electrical socket (1), and push electrical cable (2)
straight in.
RAISING LANDING GEAR
1. Recheck coupling lock by trying to ease truck tractor and semitrailer forward. If properly
coupled, go to step 2. If not properly coupled, repeat coupling procedure.
2. Unhook landing gear crank (3) from stowage bracket (4).
3. Pull landing gear crank outward approximately 2 inches (5 cm) for low speed, and turn it
counterclockwise until landing gear leg (5) leaves the ground. Push in crank (3) for
high speed and continue cranking until leg (5) is all the way up. Repeat steps 2 and 3
for other landing gear leg (6).
4. Lower landing gear crank (3), and put in stowage bracket (4).
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