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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OPERATION
0005
1.
Loading Semitrailer (Containerized Cargo) (M871R and M871A1R).
WARNING
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.
a.
Release handle (Figure 7, Item 3) from latch (Figure 7, Item 2). Push twist lock (Figure 7, Item 1) up.
b.
Turn handle (Figure 7, Item 3) clockwise 90 degrees to rotate twist lock bayonet (Figure 7, Item 4) into loading
position.
c.
Repeat steps (1a and 1b) for three remaining twist locks.
d.
Load cargo container on the semitrailer.
e.
Check mating of twist lock bayonets (Figure 7, Item 4) and container fittings.
f.
Turn handle (Figure 7, Item 3) clockwise 90 degrees to rotate twist lock bayonet (Figure 7, Item 4) into locked
position.
g.
Secure handle (Figure 7, Item 3) with latch (Figure 7, Item 2).
h.
Repeat steps (1f and 1g) for three remaining twist locks.
Figure 7.
Twist Lock Operation (M871R and M871A1R).
05
WARNING
•
Do not tow the semitrailer with an unsecured cargo container. Accident may occur resulting in
injury to personnel.
•
When transporting the 8-1/2 ft commercial container, the towing vehicle fifth wheel height must not
exceed 50.4 in. (1.28 m) to comply with the 157.48 in. (4 m) overall height limit for USAREUR.
The M915 fifth wheel height meets this requirement. Failure to follow this warning may result in
injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
i.
Visually check to ensure container is securely locked.
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