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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2-4
2-5. KINGPIN
1. Kingpin (1) used to couple semitrailer to towing vehicle.
2. Protrudes from center of semitrailer kingpin plate (2).
WARNING
§
A 20-ft. (6.1 m) ISO container loaded against the drop deck
panel will overload the fifth wheel rating of the M1088 by 4,500
lbs (2041 kg). The ISO should be loaded to the rear of the
M871A3 to prevent stability/loading problems with the M1088.
Failure to heed this warning may result in injury or death to
operating personnel.
§
Refer to the tractor technical manuals that are authorized to tow
the M871A3 Semitrailer for maximum fifth wheel payload, and
required
position
on
sliding
fifth
wheel
notched
base,
to
preclude
possible
front
axle
overload
on
the
tractor.
Overloading may cause loss of load, injury to the personnel and
damage to the equipment.
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