TM-9-2320-273-10
TRUCK, TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2012
TM-9-2320-273-10 - Page 201 of 452
M916 AND M920 FIFTH WHEEL OPERATION
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear of tractor and trailer during
coupling operations. Failure to comply may result in injury
or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of
an injury.
The M916 and M920 equipment transporter tractors are equipped with a
36 in. (91.4 cm) four way oscillating fifth wheel for use with a 3.5 in. (88.9 mm)
kingpin. It is rated at 70,000 lb (31,752 kg) vertical load and 200,000 lb (90,720 kg)
drawbar pull. There are two manual kingpin lock release handles on the left side of the
fifth wheel as shown in figure 2. The secondary release handle must be pulled first
before releasing the primary handle.
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Figure 2. M916 and M920 Fifth Wheel Controls.
PRIMARY RELEASE
SECONDARY RELEASE
HANDLE
HANDLE
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