TM 5-2330-325-14&P
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DISCONNECTING GOOSENECK FROM TRAILER FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING
(Continued).
(2)
Raise the trailer using the platform lever (9) until the shim lever (2) is free to rotate the
shims clear of the detents.
(3)
Disconnect the 12/24-volt cable (3) connecting the gooseneck to the trailer, as well as the
two air lines (4 and 6) connecting the gooseneck to the trailer.
NOTE
Disconnecting the air lines will set the brakes on the trailer.
(4)
Holding the shim lever (2) in the raised position, lower the trailer by holding the platform
lever (9) in the down position until the front of the trailer evenly rests on the ground or
wooden blocks.
(5)
Slightly lower the gooseneck an additional amount to release the pressure on the lifting pins
(10) located on the front of the trailer. The lifting pins (10) should be centered in the holes
of the gooseneck lifting lugs (11).
(6)
Pull the neck base slide bar handle (5), (See pg. 2-34) fully out until the end clears the bar
recess hole and rotate the bar handle counterclockwise to lock in released position.
NOTE
It may be necessary to back bump the gooseneck slightly to release the neck
base slide bar.
(7)
Lower the gooseneck tilt support arm (7) by pulling down on the gooseneck support lever
(8) until the arm contacts the prime mover rear bumper or approach ramps of the prime
mover bedplate.
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