TM 9-2330-231-14&P
Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
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After Use ..........................................................2-12
Preparation for Use............................................2-9
Operation..........................................................2-11
PREPARATION FOR USE
Perform the before (B) operator/crew preventive maintenance checks and services before continuing with the following
procedures.
WARNING
All persons not involved in coupling operation must stand clear of towing vehicle
and trailer to prevent possible injury.
1. Review and perform towing vehicle operating procedures in accordance with towing vehicle operator TM to prepare
towing vehicle for coupling.
NOTE
110.
Use an assistant to direct you while backing up.
2. Aline towing vehicle with trailer.
3. Slowly back towing vehicle until pintle (1) is adjacent to lunette (2).
4. Remove pintle lockpin (3) and open pintle (1).
5. Release handbrake and move trailer as required to engage lunette (2) in pintle (1).
6. Close pintle (1) and install pintle lockpin (3).
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