TM 9-2320-392-10-1
M1088A1 TRACTOR AND TRAILER
COUPLING/UNCOUPLING
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Tools/Special Tools
Operator
Chock, Wheel (Item 18, Table 2,
WP 0117 00)
Personnel Required
Two
References
GENERAL
This work package provides the data and procedures for Coupling An M1088A1 Tractor To
A Trailer and Uncoupling An M1088A1 Tractor From A Trailer.
COUPLING M1088A1 TRACTOR TO TRAILER
CAUTION
The sliding fifth wheel must be locked in the most forward position on the
fifth wheel base prior to coupling/uncoupling any trailer and during towing of
any trailer. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
Refer to M1088A1 Tractor Preparation for Air or Ship Transport (WP 0060
00) for sliding fifth wheel instructions.
The M1088A1 Tractor is capable of pulling the following trailers:
M127A2C, M128A2C, M129A2C, M129A4
M172, M172A1
M373A2, M373A2C
M871, M871A1, M871A2
M967, M967A1, M969, M969A1, M970, M970A1, M969A2
MILVAN
M270A1
XM1098 (Shop Equipment, General Purpose Repair, Semi-Trailer Mounted
(Model SEGPRSM))
* M146 (Modified IAW TB 43-0001-39-2, 1 Apr '87)
* Limited to highway operations only.
0032 00-1