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2-24. UNCOUPLE FROM TRUCK (ALL EXCEPT M917A1 AND
M917A1 W/MCS) (Con’t).
r.
Have a crew member observe semitrailer king pin to ensure that it
clears during separation of tractor and semitrailer. Ensure king pin clears rear frame
crossmember or tail roller when tractor is pulled forward. M870 trailers have a ten-
dency to swing forward into rear of truck when king pin clears tail roller.
s.
Pull tractor slowly forward allowing semitrailer king pin plate or
gooseneck and king pin to slide down fifth wheel and ramps until semitrailer landing
gear touches ground.
t.
Disconnect and stow winch cable (paragraph 2-28).
2-25.
PINTLE TOWING PROCEDURES.
tion.
a.
Remove cotter pin (3) engage latch (4), and lift lock (5) to open posi-
(3).
b.
Connect trailer to pintle hook (6).
c.
Push lock (5) down ensuring latch (4) engages and install cotter pin
d.
Connect intervehicular electric cable from receptacle (1) on rear of
vehicle to trailer.
e.
Connect air hoses from quick-disconnect couplings (2) at rear of
vehicle to trailer.
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