TM 9-2320-392-10-1
M1088A1 TRACTOR AND TRAILER
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COUPLING/UNCOUPLING - Continued
COUPLING M1088A1 TRACTOR TO TRAILER - Continued
WARNING
Trailer wheels must be chocked before coupling/uncoupling with
fifth wheel. Trailer wheels may roll if they are not chocked. Failure
to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel or
damage to equipment.
CAUTION
Fifth wheel, ramps, and trailer kingpin must be coated with grease. Failure
to comply may result in damage to equipment.
Trailer landing gear must not be set too low or too high. If trailer landing
gear is set too low, tractor guide ramps will damage front of trailer when
tractor is backed up. If trailer landing gear is set too high, trailer kingpin may
overrun fifth wheel. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
M146 landing leg feet must be removed.
9.
Prepare trailer for coupling (refer to Operator's Manual for specific trailer).
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