TM-9-2330-227-14-P
SEMITRAILER, VAN: SHOP, 6-TON, SINGLE AXLE, M146
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
JUNE 1985
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TM 9-2330-227-14&P
AFTER USE - CONTINUED
UNCOUPLING
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Shut off tractor-to-semitrailer air supply.
Disconnect service air line (1) and emergency air line (2) from couplings (3) and (4).
Place dummy couplings (5) and (6) on semitrailer couplings (3) and (4) for protection.
Disconnect electrical cable (7) from semitrailer by pulling straight out from socket (8).
Be sure socket cover (9) is closed.
Stow electrical cable (7) with tractor.
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Release semitrailer kingpin (10) from truck tractor fifth wheel (11). See Truck Tractor
Operator’s Manual for instructions.
Semitrailer may tip over causing
Make certain legs are balanced.
WARNIN G
injury to personnel if landing legs are not balanced.
Slowly move truck tractor forward until semitrailer is clear of approach ramps (12).
Unhook crank (13) from stowage bracket (14).
Adjust both legs (15) and (16) until semitrailer is level.
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