TM-9-2320-430-10
TRUCK, TRACTOR, 8X8, M983
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 2009
TM-9-2320-430-10 - Page 205 of 868
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
CONNECT/DISCONNECT SEMITRAILER
INITIAL SETUP:
Personnel Required
Operator and Assistant - - - (2)
CONNECT SEMITRAILER TO TRACTOR VEHICLE
CAUTION
The following are general procedures for connecting a semitrailer to
tractor vehicle. Always refer to semitrailer specific operations manual
prior to coupling. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
•
This procedure is a two soldier task.
•
Tractor vehicle is equipped with semitrailer spare tire and fifth wheel
to accept 3.5 in. (89 mm) kingpin.
•
Fifth wheel has two lock release handles.
•
Remove and store rear mud flaps and brackets to allow clearance
when towing a M860A1 semitrailer.
1.
Pull out fifth wheel secondary lock release handle (1) completely. Hook in out position.
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