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OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS—Continued
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TOWING TRAILER—Continued
5.
When parking for extended periods, set handbrakes on both towing vehicle and trailer.
6.
If towing vehicle and trailer are parked on a hill, chock wheels.
7.
Refer to FM 21-305 for further information on proper driving practices.
UNCOUPLING TRAILER FROM TOWING VEHICLE
WARNING
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All personnel must stand clear of towing vehicle and trailer during
uncoupling operation. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
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Drawbar is heavy—up to 400 lb (181 kg) loaded tongue weight. Do not
attempt to lift drawbar. Use landing gear to raise and lower drawbar.
Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
1.
Pull up locking handle (13) and rotate landing gear (12) down. Release locking handle.
2.
Turn handcrank (11) counterclockwise until caster (14) makes contact with ground. Turn handcrank
as required to take trailer drawbar coupler weight off of towing vehicle pintle.
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