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TRUCK, TRACTOR, LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER (LET), 8X8 M983A4 LET
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2008
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Figure 8.
WARNING
Ensure that no one is standing directly behind vehicle or semitrailer during
coupling procedure. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to
personnel.
CAUTION
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Ensure there is a generous amount of grease on fifth wheel, ramps,
kingpin, and steering wedge. Failure to comply may result in damage
to equipment.
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Tractor vehicle and semitrailer coupling should be performed with the
tractor vehicle and semitrailer in a straight line. If wedge of trailer is
not aligned with tractor vehicle fifth wheel, adjust either tractor
vehicle, trailer, or both to align them. Failure to comply may result in
damage to equipment.
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Do not run kingpin up guide ramps to prevent damage to kingpin,
guide ramps, or fifth wheel.
15. Move tractor vehicle forward into position in front of semitrailer. Slowly back tractor
vehicle under semitrailer while assistant stands beside front of semitrailer and gives
hand signals to aid alignment of semitrailer kingpin with throat of fifth wheel.
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