TM-9-2330-326-14-P
SEMITRAILER, TACTICAL, DROP DECK BREAKBULK/CONTAINER TRANSPORTER, 22-1/2 TON, M871A3
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
FEBRUARY 2006
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TM 9-2330-326-14&P
2-2
2-2. FLOAT PADS (GROUND BOARD ASSEMBLIES)
WARNING
•
For fifth wheel heights of 62 inches, as on
the M1088, it is recommended that the
ground
boards
are
placed
under
the
extended, and locked, scissors landing leg
feet on the M871A3. Attempting to couple
the tractor with the semitrailer below the
fifth wheel height may cause injury to the
personnel and damage to the equipment.
Ground boards should be used both on soft
and hard surfaces to preclude equipment
damage.
•
Watch
hand
and
fingers
when
removing/installing ground boards. Injury
to fingers/hand can occur.
1.
Two float pads (1) (ground board assemblies)
are provided for placing under landing leg feet
to keep them from sinking into soft ground.
2.
Stored in brackets (2) welded to frame.
3.
Chain (3) is hooked on frame. Snap hook (4) is
provided to take up slack in chain (3).
4.
As needed, remove float pad (1) for use under
axle jack.
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