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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WARNING
GLADHANDS
Service air is identified by blue markings on gladhand; emergency air is identified by red markings on
gladhand. Do not cross service/emergency air lines at gladhands. Make sure they are hooked up correctly to
meet brake air pressure requirements. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury to personnel or
damage to equipment.
WARNING
HUBS AND DRUMS REPLACEMENT
• Jack must be positioned directly under axle to prevent slippage. Direct all personnel to stay clear of semitrailer
when semitrailer is supported in the air. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel or damage
to equipment.
• To prevent shifting of semitrailer, floor jack should be used only on a hard, level surface. Use ground boards, if
necessary. Chock tires. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
• Do not get oil on mounting face of drum or wheel. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
LANDING GEAR REPLACEMENT
Landing gear weighs 200 lb (91 kg). Use four personnel to replace landing gear. Failure to comply may
result in injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
LANDING LEG SCISSORS
Ensure landing leg scissor assemblies retaining (hitch) pins are installed extending inward. If installed
extending outward, they will be a contact hazard and may result in injury to personnel.
WARNING
LOADING/UNLOADING OPERATIONS
Do not place any part of your body under a container during the loading or unloading operation. Container
may crush, pinch, or pin any body part that is under a container. Failure to comply may result in injury to
personnel.
WARNING
SLINGING OPERATIONS
• Do not get under semitrailer while slinging operations are underway. Do not lift a loaded semitrailer. Failure to
observe this warning could result in serious injury or death to personnel and damage to equipment.
• Do not lift the semitrailer without a ground guide, using a 30 ft (9 m) guideline attached to one rear lift point.
Lack of ground guide steering assistance could result in serious injury or death to personnel and damage to
equipment.
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