TM 9-2320-392-10-1
M1088A1 TRACTOR WITH TRAILER OPERATION
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
References
Operator
STP 55-88M12-5M
FM 90-3
Personnel
FM 21-305
Two
TB 43-0239
Tools/Special Tools
Wheel Chocks
GENERAL
This work package provides the data and procedures to operate the M1088A1 Tractor
safely. Items covered include Moving Tractor With Trailer Forward; Backing Tractor With
Trailer; and Braking, Stopping, And Parking Tractor With Trailer.
MOVING TRACTOR WITH TRAILER FORWARD
CAUTION
Do not exceed the 22% (12.4) grade limitations while operating M1088A1
Tractor.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
Additional information on tractor operations may be obtained from STP 55-
88M12-5M.
1.
Tire Pressure. Tire pressure for the M1088A1 Tractor is determined by trailer
payload, vehicle speed, and the type of terrain to be crossed. Refer to Table 1.
M1088A1 Speed and Tire Pressure on Highways, Table 2. M1088A1 Speed and Tire
Pressure on Gravel/Dirt, Table 3. M1088A1 Speed and Tire Pressure for Cross
Country, or Table 4. M1088A1 Speed and Tire Pressure in Sand/Mud/Snow for
correct tire pressure.
2.
Towing. When towing trailer, overall length of M1088A1 Tractor must be kept in
mind when passing other vehicles. During trailer towing operations, acceleration rate
is reduced and stopping distance increased.
3.
Turning. When turning corners, trailer wheels will track inside the turning radius of
M1088A1 Tractor. To make right or left turn at intersection, drive approximately
halfway into intersection and then turn sharply in desired direction. This will prevent
trailer from running over curb or from going in lane of oncoming traffic.
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