TM 9-2330-231-14&P
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
This chapter shows and describes the trailer controls and contains operator/crew level preventive maintenance procedures.
There are instructions for coupling the trailer to the towing vehicle; driving, stopping, and backing; operation in both usual and
unusual conditions; and other information to help you understand and better operate the trailer.
Page
Section I
Description and Use of Operator's Controls .........................................................................2-1
Section II
Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance
Checks and Services (PMCS)............................................................................................2-4
Section III
Operation Under Usual Conditions......................................................................................2-9
Section IV
Operation Under Unusual Conditions ..................................................................................2-14
Section L. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS
Page
Page
Air Reservoir ................................................... 2-1
Trailer-to-Towing Vehicle
Handbrakes .................................................... 2-2
Connections................................................................... 2-2
Landing Leg .................................................... 2-3
Trailer-to-Trailer Connections ........................................... 2-4
AIR RESERVOIR
KEY
CONTROL OR INDICATOR
FUNCTION
1
Draincock
Use to drain accumulation of moisture and for releasing air
pressure in the event of locked brakes.
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