TM-9-2330-335-14-P
SEMITRAILER, TACTICAL, BREAKBULK/CONTAINER TRANSPORTER, 22-1/2 TON, RESET M871R, M871A1R AND M871A2R
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDES REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
SEPTEMBER 2008
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Before
Gladhands
Inspect gladhands for damage, missing or
worn/cracked packings, missing
hardware, and free swing-away operation.
Gladhands are damaged, packings
worn/cracked or missing, missing
hardware, and restricted
operation.
6
Before
Ground
Boards
Check for presence and damaged/missing
hardware.
Ground boards cannot be safely
secured in brackets or retaining
hardware/ground boards are
missing.
7
Before
Chock Blocks Check for presence.
Blocks are not present.
8
Before
Intervehicular
Air Hoses
CAUTION
• After coupling semitrailer with
towing vehicle, the scissor shoes
at the end of the landing legs must
be unlocked, swung up, and
locked in the up position to allow
for maximum clearance.
• Before uncoupling semitrailer,
scissor shoes on the landing legs
must be unlocked, swung down,
and locked in the down position.
• Chock front and rear of tires prior
to coupling/uncoupling.
• Failure to comply could result in
damage to equipment.
NOTE
The following checks must be
done with the prime mover cou-
pled to the semitrailer. Assistance
is required when coupling and
checking semitrailer lights.
Connect air lines to semitrailer gladhands.
With tractor engine running, check air
lines and gladhands for air leaks.
Air leaks are present.
Table 1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) - Continued.
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
MAN-
HOURS
LOCATION
ITEM TO
CHECK/
SERVICE
PROCEDURE
NOT FULLY MISSION
CAPABLE IF:
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