TM-9-2320-341-10
TRUCK, TRACTOR, LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER (LET), 8X8 M983A4 LET
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2008
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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
CONNECT/DISCONNECT M870/M870A1 SEMITRAILER
INITIAL SETUP:
Not Applicable
CONNECT M870/M870A1 SEMITRAILER
WARNING
•
This procedure should be performed on level ground. Failure to
comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
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
•
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.
•
Lockouts must be positioned as identified in Table 1. Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
•
This procedure is a two soldier task.
•
Leave tractor vehicle running during procedure for heavy-duty winch
operation.
•
Tractor vehicle is equipped with fifth wheel to accept 3.5 in. (89 mm)
kingpin.
•
If fifth wheel lockout assemblies are not positioned correctly,
complete Step (2) or (3) as applicable.
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