TM 9-2330-297-14&P
LANDING GEAR - CONTINUED
KEY
CONNECTOR
FUNCTION
3
Landing gear shoe
Keeps legs from sinking into the ground.
4
Landing gear leg
Two legs support weight of semitrailer when extended.
5
Crank
Operates the landing gear. Turning the crank counter-
clockwise lowers the legs; clockwise raises the legs.
Push crank in for high speed, pull it out for low speed.
6
Stowage hook
Stows crank when crank is not in use.
SEMITRAILER-TO-TOWING VEHICLE CONNECTORS
KEY
CONNECTOR
FUNCTION
1
Service gladhand
Provides the connection between the semitrailer service
brake system and the towing vehicle air supply system.
2
Emergency gladhand
Provides the connection between the semitrailer emer-
gency brake system and the towing vehicle air supply system.
3
Cover plug, 7-way,
Provides the connection between the semitrailer lights
12-volt
and a commercial towing vehicle electrical system.
4
Electrical plug, 12-way,
Provides the connection between the semitrailer lights
24-volt
and a military towing vehicle electrical system.
5
Covers
A protective cover for the gladhands that keeps foreign
matter out of semitrailer air lines when not connected
to towing vehicle.
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