TB-9-2320-279-13-P-4
TRUCK, TRACTOR, LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER (LET), 8X8, M983A2 LET
TECHNICAL BULLETIN; OPERATOR AND FIELD LEVEL
APRIL 2008
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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
CONNECT/DISCONNECT M870/M870A1 SEMITRAILER
INITIAL SETUP:
Not Applicable
CONNECT M870/M870A1 SEMITRAILER
WARNING
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This procedure should be performed on level ground. Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel.
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Operator must always be stationed in driver's seat any time the tractor vehicle is in N (neutral)
with wheel chocks removed. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
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Lockouts must be positioned as identified in Table 1. Failure to comply may result in damage
to equipment.
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Always refer to semitrailer specific operator's manual (TM 5-2330-378-14&P) prior to coupling.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
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This procedure is a two soldier task.
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Leave tractor vehicle running during procedure for heavy-duty winch operation.
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Tractor vehicle is equipped with fifth wheel to accept 3.5 in. (89 mm) kingpin.
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If fifth wheel lockout assemblies are not positioned correctly, complete Steps (1) through (3).
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If fifth wheel lockout assemblies are positioned correctly, skip to Step (4).
1. Refer to Table 1. to determine whether lockout assembly lockrings are in correct position.
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