TM 9-2330-386-14&P
2-18 AFTER USE ( CONT) .
(5) At towing vehicle, open fifth
wheel coupler jaws (6) to
release semitrailer kingpin.
(6) Slowly drive towing vehicle
forward until semitrailer is
clear of approach ramps (7).
2-19 SLINGING PROCEDURES.
CAUTION
Do not lift the semitrailer with side racks installed.
This will damage side racks and stacks.
a . R e m o v e and stow side racks and stakes.
b . Stow float pads and wheel chocks.
CAUTION
Be sure that the sling hook point is facing toward the
outside of the semitrailer.
c. Connect sling hooks to the four lift points (1).
WARNING
Do not get under semitrailer while slinging operations
a r e underway. D o n o t l i f t a l o a d e d s e m i t r a i l e r . F a i l u r e
to observe this warning could result in serious injury to
p e r s o n n e l and damage to equipment.
Do not lift the semitrailer without a ground guide, using
a 30 foot guideline attached to one rear lift point (1).
Lack of ground-guide steering assistance could result in
serious injury to personnel and damage to equipment.
d. S l o w l y t a k e u p a l l s l a c k , t h e n l i f t s e m i t r a i l e r .
e. A f t e r r o w i n g t h e s e m i t r a i l e r , remove the sling hooks from the lift points (1).
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