TM-9-2330-342-10
PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SEPTEMBER 2012
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Retract Flatrack Locks - Continued
WARNING
Driver has limited vision to rear. Ground guide is required when
driving vehicle in reverse. Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel.
b.
Back vehicle up to trailer with the LHS hook positioned to make load transfer
from vehicle to trailer. Back the vehicle up until the trailer bumper stop is
underneath the vehicle bumper stop, pull the vehicle forward approximately 1.0
to 2.0 in. (25.4 to 50.8 mm).
c.
Connect the service gladhand from trailer to the vehicle and charge the trailer
air system. Check the load lock indicating pins to see if locks have released and
disconnect the service air line. Make sure that the flatrack release button is
pushed in. If the load locks have released go to Step (g).
WARNING
Prior to and during any load or unload cycle, all personnel should
stay clear of LHS, flatrack, front lift adapter, and container. Failure
to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
d.
Using the Manual Hook Arm Mode, move the joystick to the load position until
the weight of the flatrack is off of the front of the trailer and that there is
approximately 2.0 to 4.0 in. (50.8 to 101.6 mm) of clearance between the front
edge of the flatrack and the trailer deck.
e.
While holding the vehicle brakes, switch the LHS mode switch to the Manual
Main Frame Mode. Move the joystick to the unload position until the trailer can
be seen pushing backwards.
f.
Verify that the locks have released. If the flatrack locks have not released, use
the manual tools to release the locks (WP
0015).
g.
Switch LHS mode switch to the Automatic position and move the joystick to the
load position. Offload flatrack from trailer to vehicle.
5.
Chock trailer tires (WP
0020).
WARNING
Trailer wheels must be chocked or drawbar connected to vehicle before
coupling trailer gladhands to vehicle. Failure to comply may result in injury
or death to personnel.
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