TM 9-2330-235-14&P
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CAUTION
Handbrakes must be released after emplacing trailer. Failure to release handbrakes may cause
brakeshoes to freeze to brakedrums.
(6)
c.
Wheel Rotation After Emplacing Trailer.
CAUTION
To avoid wheel bearing damage, wheels on emplaced trailer must be rotated daily. If wheels are
not rotated daily, wheel bearing grease settles to the bottom and wheel bearings will be damaged
when trailer Is put In motion.
(1)
When trailers are up on leveling jacks, rotate wheels daily.
(2) A good way to help remember to rotate tires is to mark the top of the rim with a "1" and the bottom of
the rim with a "2". Keep the "2" up on even-numbered days, and the "1" up on odd-numbered days.
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TOWING THE TRAILER.
a.
Driving.
(1)
Keep in mind the overall length of the towing vehicle and trailer when passing other vehicles, turning,
and backing.
(2)
Always drive at safe speeds and note any irregularities.
b.
Turning.
(1)
When turning comers, remember that the trailer wheel turn inside the turning radius of the towing
vehicle.
(2) When making a right turn at an intersection, drive the towing vehicle about halfway into the intersection
and then cut sharply to the right. This will allow for the shorter turning radius of the trailer and will keep trailer wheels off
the curb.
c. Braking. During normal operations, the brakes of the towing vehicle and trailer are applied at the same time
when the brake pedal is applied. Brake pedal pressure must be smooth and gradual.
d. Parking. Normally the towing vehicle brakes will provide adequate control of the trailer when stopped
temporarily. When the towing vehicle and trailer are to be parked and left unattended, apply the towing vehicle and trailer
handbrakes.
e.
Backing.
(1)
Adjust all towing vehicle mirrors before backing.
(2)
When backing, the rear of the trailer will always move in a direction opposite to the front wheels of the
towing vehicle.
(3) If the trailer is to be backed to the right, turn the steering wheel to the left. If the trailer is to be backed
to the left, turn the steering wheel to the right.
(4) When the trailer has turned and backing in a straight line is required, turn the towing vehicle wheels in the direction
that the trailer is moving. This will slowly bring the towing vehicle and trailer into a straight line.
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