TM 9-2330-376-14&P
2 - 1 0 . C O U P L I N G TRAILER TO TOWING VEHICLE (Con't).
b. Remove safety pin (3) on towing vehicle and
pull up on locking latch (4) to lift pintle upper jaw (5).
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.
CAUTION
Have assistant direct you during backing operations. Damage to equipment may occur
if caution is not followed.
c. Aline towing vehicle with appropriate trailer towing Iunette (6).
NOTE
Reach tube is not found on all M1061A1 models.
d. If necessary, remove retaining pin (9) and pin (10). Extend or retract reach tube (8), using an assistant as
required. Install pin and retaining pin to secure reach tube.
e. Back towing vehicle in front of towing Iunette
(6). Operate front Ieveling lacks to raise towing Iunette
(para 2-13). Back towing vehicle until pintle hook (16) is
directly under towing Iunette. Lower towing Iunette onto
pintle hook.
f. Push down and close pintle upper jaw (5).
Check that locking latch (4) is locked by pulling up on
pintle upper jaw. Insert safety pin (3).
g. Raise and stow front and rear leveling jacks
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