TM-9-2330-247-14-P
CHASSIS, TRAILER: GENERAL PURPOSE, 3-1/2 TON, 2-WHEEL, M353
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS)
MARCH 1992
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TM 9-2330-247-14&P
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PREPARATION FOR USE (Con’t)
3. With help from assistant, raise front of trailer (3) using retractable support handwheels (12) and place drawbar
coupler (4) on pintle hook (2). Lower front of trailer using retractable support handwheels.
4. Push down and close pintle hook (2). Ensure that locking latch (6) is locked by pulling up on pintle hook. If latch
is locked, hook should not come up. Install safety pin (5).
5. Remove two safety chains (14) from stowage on handling bars (13) and attach to towing vehicle.
6. Pull up and release two handbrakes (15).
7. Raise cover on towing vehicle receptacle (8) and connect intervehicular cable (10).
8. Connect service air coupling (9) to towing vehicle service air coupling.
9.
Connect emergency air coupling (7) to towing vehicle emergency air coupling.
10. Close pressure tank draincock (11). Open emergency and service air valves on towing vehicle.
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