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2-7. TOWING INSTRUCTIONS(Con't).
e. Parking, When parking for extended periods, both the towing vehicle and trailer parking brakes
should be applied.
f.
Backing.
(1) Have an assistant guide you while backing. Adjust rearview mirrors before backing.
(2) When the towing vehicle and the trailer are in a straight line, the rear of the trailer will move
opposite to the direction the front towing vehicle wheels are turned. When the towing vehicle wheels are turned
to the right, the rear of the trailer will move to the left. When the towing vehicle wheels are turned to the left, the
rear of the trailer will move to the right.
(3) To decrease the angle of turn, gradually turn towing vehicle wheels in the direction the trailer is
turning. This will gradually decrease the angle until the towing vehicle and trailer are in a straight line.
2-8. UNCOUPLING TRAILER FROM TOWING VEHICLE.
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear of towing vehicle and trailer during coupling
operation. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death to
personnel.
Pull Iockpin (1) on landing leg (2) outward.
a.
WARNING
Ensure that landing leg (2) is locked in the down position before continuing with
uncoupling operation. Failure to follow this warning could cause trailer to fall,
resulting in injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
b. Rotate landing leg (2) down and lock it in position with Iockpin (1).
c. Disconnect intervehicular cable (4) from receptacle (5) on towing vehicle.
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