TM-5-2330-378-14-P
SEMITRAILER, LOWBED: 40 TON CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER M870 AND M870A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
JUNE 1999
TM-5-2330-378-14-P - Page 46 of 524
TM5-2330-378-14&P
Section
Ill. OPERATION
UNDERUSUALCONDITIONS
Paragraph
Page
Number
Paragraph
Title
Number
2-7
General
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2-16
2-8
Preparation for Use
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2-16
2-9
Operating Procedures
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2-22
2-10 After Use
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2-23
2-11
Location and Contents of Data Plates
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2-28
2-7. GENERAL.
a.
This section contains instructions forsafely operating the M870/M870A1 semitrailer under usual conditions.
Unusual conditions are defined and described in Section IV of this chapter.
b.
Before operating a reconditioned trailer, make sure Unit maintenance services the vehicle.
C.
Perform all Before PMCS listed in Table 2-1 (p. 2-9) before operating the trailer.
d.
To prepare for coupling and uncoupling operations, review all towing instructions in the operator's manual for
the towing vehicle.
2-8. PREPARATION FOR USE.
CAUTION
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To prevent damageto the equipment,couplingshouldbe doneby two people,one
to operatethe towing vehicleand oneto operatethewinch. Towingvehicleshould
not be left unattendedwith engine running.
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Anadaptation kitmustbe installedontheM916towingvehiclebeforeitcan beused
with the semitrailer. Failureto do so will result In damageto the equipment.
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Cargoor equipmentmustbeloadedoverthegooseneckramponly. Falluretodoso
could result in damageto thesemitrailerframe.
a.
Positioning Outriggers and Planks for Loading
1 .
Remove six rear outriggers (1) from stowage bin in gooseneck.
2.
Place six rear outriggers (1) in three mounting slots (2) on each side of semitrailer.
1
2
2-16
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