TM 9-2320-392-10-1
M1088A1 TRACTOR AND TRAILER
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COUPLING/UNCOUPLING - Continued
COUPLING M1088A1 TRACTOR TO TRAILER - Continued
WARNING
Position of assistant must be known at all times. Do not allow
anyone to stand between trailer, behind trailer, or under trailer
neck during coupling of tractor to trailer. Failure to comply may
result in serious injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
Ground guide is required to guide vehicle backing up. Failure to comply may
result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
NOTE
Steps 14 through 16 require the aid of an assistant.
14. Back up slowly and pay close attention to signals of ground guide.
CAUTION
M1088A1 tractor and trailer coupling must be accomplished with M1088A1
tractor and trailer in a straight line. Failure to comply may result in damage
to equipment.
NOTE
Guide ramps should be approximately 4-6 in. (10-15 cm) below front of
trailer.
15. Position tractor with trailer kingpin (16) centered between tractor guide ramps (8).
16. Back tractor until guide ramps (8) are approximately 1 ft (0.3 m) from front of trailer.
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