TM 9-2330-386-14&P
CHAPTER2
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Index
section
Title
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I Description and Use of operator's controls and Indicators...... . . . . . . . .
II
Operator/crew Preventive Maintenance Check and
Service (PMCS) .................................................
III
Operation
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Usual
Conditions
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Operation
Under
Unusual
Conditions......................2-33
Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR-S CORTROLS AND INDICATORS
Para
Para
Retractable Twist Locks . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6
Landing Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Kingpin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
F l o a t Pads (Ground Board
Service Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Assemblies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Air Reservoir Drain Cock . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Wheel Chocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Cargo Tiedown Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Nose Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Removable Tiedown Anchors . . . . . . . .
Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Hole Cover Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1 LANDING LEGS.
(1) Turning the crank (1) clockwise lowers
landing legs (2) for parking semitrailer.
(2) Counterclockwise rotation raises legs (2)
to towing position.
b . Pushing operating shaft (3) in engages low
speed gear for ease and speed in raising or lowering
legs (2).
c. Pulling operating shaft (3) out engages high
speed gear for raising or lowering legs (2).
d. Crank hanger (4) holds the crank (1) when not
in use.
e. Sand shoe (5) keeps the leg (2) from sinking into the ground.
f. Landing leg gear box (6) is located on the right side (curbside) of the
semitrailer.
g. Float pads (7) (ground board assemblies) are described in paragraph 2-2.
2-1