TM9-2330-374-14&P
the truck tractor are turned to the right, the rear of the semitrailer will go to
t h e l e f t . When the semitrailer has turned and backing in a straight line is
required, turn the truck tractor wheels in the direction the semitrailer is moving.
t h i s w i l l slowly bring the truck tractor and the semitrailer into a straight line.
UNCOUPLING SEMITRAILER FROM TOWING VEHICLE
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a
Positioning
Chock
Blocks.
( 1 ) R e m o v e chock blocks from stowage brackets.
(2) P l a c e c h o c k b l o c k s b e h i n d t i r e s o n l e v e l g r o u n d o r u p h i l l s l o p e .
On downhill
slope, place chock blocks in front of tires.
L o w e r i n g L a n d i n g Gear.
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b
from crank holder (2).
(2) Raise the crank (1).
To prevent landing legs from
sinking in soft ground, place
f l o a t pads (ground board
assemblies) (4) under landing
shoes (5).
P u s h crank in for low speed
operation.
(3) Turn crank (1) clockwise until
legs (3) are extended.
L o w e r i n g landing gear
-- U n c o u p l i n g S e m i t r a i l e r From Towing
c.
Vehicle.
(1) Close shutoff valves for
s e r v i c e and emergency air
s u p p l y located on the towing
vehicle.
(2) D i s c o n n e c t b o t h t h e s e r v i c e a i r
h o s e and emergency air hose
(3) D i s c o n n e c t e l e c t r i c a l c a b l e
from connector (3).
U n c o u p l i n g semitrailer
f r o m towing vehicle