TM-9-2330-202-13-P
TRAILER, CARGO, 3/4-TON, 2-WHEEL: M101A1, M101A2 AND M101A3; TRAILER, CHASSIS, 3/4-TON, 2-WHEEL: M116A1 AND M116A2; TRAILER, CHASSIS, 1-TON, 2-WHEEL: M116A3
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
DECEMBER 2011
TM-9-2330-202-13-P - Page 71 of 552
TOWING INSTRUCTIONS - Continued
straight line is required, turn prime mover in direction trailer is moving. This will slowly bring prime mover
and trailer into a straight line.
4.
STOPPING
CAUTION
Sudden stops may cause drawbar to bend or buckle and may cause damage to hydraulic
brake actuator assembly. Failure to comply may result in damage to, or destruction of,
equipment or mission.
Always stop prime mover by applying brakes gradually and smoothly. Do this whether or not trailer
is loaded.
5.
PARKING
a.
When prime mover and trailer are to be left unattended, set prime mover parking brakes, turn off engine,
and set wheel chocks.
b.
Apply handbrakes. See OPERATING HANDBRAKES (WP 0005-1).
END OF TASK
UNCOUPLING TRAILER FROM PRIME MOVER
1.
Apply handbrakes. See OPERATING HANDBRAKES (WP 0005-1).
2.
Position chock blocks.
a.
Remove chock blocks from prime mover.
b.
Place chock blocks behind tires on level ground or uphill slope. On downhill slope, place chock blocks
in front of tires.
3.
Pull out on release lever (Figure 13, Item 1) and lower front support leg (Figure 13, Item 2). Lock front support
leg (Figure 13, Item 2) in lowered position by pushing in release lever (Figure 13, Item 1) all the way.
1
2
M116_M101_040A
Figure 13.
Lower Front Support Leg.
TM 9-2330-202-13&P
0005
0005-15
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