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 - CONTINUED
2.
Loading Semitrailer (Containerized Cargo) (M871A2R).
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.
Pull elastic strap (Figure 8, Item 3) from eye bolt (Figure 8, Item 4) and lower handle (Figure 8, Item 2). Push twist
lock (Figure 8, Item 1) up.
b.
Turn handle (Figure 8, Item 2) 90 degrees to rotate twist lock bayonet (Figure 8, Item 5) into loading position.
c.
Repeat steps (2a and 2b) for three remaining twist locks.
d.
Load cargo container on the semitrailer.
e.
Check mating of twist lock bayonets (Figure 8, Item 5) and container fittings.
f.
Turn handle (Figure 8, Item 2) 90 degrees to rotate twist lock bayonet (Figure 8, Item 5) into locked position.
g.
Raise handle (Figure 8, Item 2) and secure elastic strap (Figure 8, Item 3) in eye bolt (Figure 8, Item 4).
h.
Repeat steps (2f and 2g) for three remaining twist locks.
Figure 8.
Twist Lock Operation (M871A2R).
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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