TM 9-2330-372-14&P
c.
Observe load for balance and secureness of mounting.
d. Release both handbrakes (by moving to rear) and remove any wheel blocking.
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TOWING INSTRUCTIONS. The driver of the towing vehicle must be experienced in towing 5 or 6 ton 4-wheeled
trailers. Ordinary vehicle handling procedures and cautions govern movement of the unit.
a. Maximum Safe Towing Speeds.
(1) Highway -- 50 mph.
(2) Unimproved road -- 25 mph.
NOTE
Maximum speed limit must be lowered for wet, icy or snow covered roadways.
b. Driving. When driving the towing vehicle with the trailer, the overall length of the unit must be kept in mind when
passing other vehicles and when turning.
c. Turning. When turning corners, allow for the fact that the trailer wheels turn inside the turning radius of the
towing vehicle. To make a right turn at a road 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 it off the curb.
d. Braking. In normal operations, the brakes of the towing vehicle and trailer are applied at the same time when
you step on the brake pedal. Brake pressure must be applied gradually and smoothly. Trailer brakes may be applied
separately by using the brake control lever on the towing vehicle if so equipped. On steep downgrades or slippery
surfaces, the trailer brakes must be applied before the towing vehicle brakes. This will reduce the possibility of
jackknifing.
e. 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, set the towing vehicle and trailer
hand brakes. If the vehicles are parked on a hill, the wheels of the trailer should be blocked to preclude movement.
f. Backing. When backing, the rear of the trailer will always move in the opposite direction of that in which the front
wheels are turned. When the wheels of the towing vehicle are turned to the right, the rear of the trailer will go to the left.
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.
2-10. SITE REQUIREMENTS. The trailer can be positioned as needed with practically no limitations. The selected
site should be fairly level and make maximum use of natural protective barriers while allowing enough space on all sides
for service and maintenance.
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