TM-9-2320-430-10

TRUCK, TRACTOR, 8X8, M983

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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CONNECT SEMITRAILER TO TRACTOR VEHICLE - Continued

e.

Connect plug (27) to slave receptacle (28).

f.

When using a slave cable with a small receptacle plug. The retention arm will

have 35 degree bend.

g.

Secure plug (27) with retention arm (29).

28.

Prepare semitrailer for transport (refer to applicable operator's manual).

29.

Red and green needles of AIR PRESS gauge (30) must indicate at least 100 psi (690

kPa) before starting out.

AIR BRAKE

PARKING

BRAKE

TRAILER

AIR SUPPLY

EXEXEX

EXEXEX

EXEX

EXEX

30

Figure 13.

30.

Drive tractor vehicle forward. (WP 0045)

DISCONNECT SEMITRAILER FROM TRACTOR VEHICLE

CAUTION

The following are general procedures for disconnecting a semitrailer from

a tractor vehicle. Always refer to semitrailer specific operations manual

prior to uncoupling. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.

NOTE

This procedure is a two soldier task.

1.

Position tractor vehicle and semitrailer.

2.

Set transmission range selector (1) to N (neutral).

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