TM-9-2330-342-10

PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

SEPTEMBER 2012

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TRAILER CONNECT - Continued

3.

Back up vehicle until coupler (Figure 1, Item 4) is approximately 6.0 in. (152.4 mm)

from trailer drawbar (Figure 1, Item 3).

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1

3

4

Figure 1.

Trailer Connect.

4.

Refer to applicable operator manual and set vehicle parking brakes and set

transmission to Neutral (N).

NOTE

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Trailer air bag must be charged with air for air assist lever to work.

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Move air assist lever up to raise drawbar and down to lower

drawbar.

•

Retract drawbar prior to lifting drawbar with air assist.

5.

If necessary, charge trailer air bag air using trailer BII quick disconnect charging hose

(WP

0022) or using standard air line hookup.

6.

Move air assist lever (Figure 1, Item 2) on drawbar air assist valve (Figure 1, Item 1)

to UP position and raise drawbar (Figure 1, Item 3) to level of coupler (Figure 1, Item

4).

7.

Place air assist lever (Figure 1, Item 2) in NEUTRAL position.

8.

Place drawbar ring (Figure 2, Item 12) in coupler (Figure 2, Item 13) and push coupler

latch (Figure 2, Item 7) down until it is latched in place.

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