TM-9-2330-342-10
PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SEPTEMBER 2012
TM-9-2330-342-10 - Page 112 of 500
TRAILER DISCONNECT - Continued
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Figure 8.
Trailer Disconnect.
11.
Pull up on coupler latch (Figure 8, Item 4) to open pintle hook (Figure 8, Item 3).
WARNING
Drawbar weighs 425 lbs (193 kg). Drawbar may raise quickly or fall
suddenly to the ground when released from coupler. Do not allow feet or
body to get under or above drawbar. Failure to comply may result in injury
or death to personnel.
NOTE
It may be necessary to move vehicle backwards slightly to relieve tension
on drawbar.
12.
Move air assist lever (Figure 8, Item 2) on air assist valve (Figure 8, Item 1) to UP
position to apply air pressure to raise drawbar (Figure 8, Item 5) up in coupler (Figure
8, Item 6).
13.
With drawbar (Figure 8, Item 5) released from pintle hook (Figure 8, Item 3), slowly
drive vehicle away from trailer.
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