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00-6
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS—Continued
0007
00
UNCOUPLING TRAILER FROM TOWING VEHICLE—Continued
7.
Apply trailer handbrake by lowering handbrake lever (1) down to horizontal position.
8.
Move towing vehicle a safe distance from trailer.
9.
Perform all “After” Operator/Crew PMCS (WP 0017 00).
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LOADING TRAILER
WARNING
If trailer is not connected to towing vehicle, use rear jack when loading
heavy loads. Failure to follow this warning may result in trailer tipping
backward causing serious injury or death.
1.
Load capacity of trailer is 3000 lb (1361 kg) on highway or cross-country. Do not exceed load
capacity.
2.
All loads must be evenly distributed over trailer floor. Loads should be secured using all six cargo
tiedowns if possible. Nylon straps should be used at each location to apply even pressure at each
point.
3.
Trailer may be loaded with a forklift truck if tailgate is opened.
HELICOPTER SLING LOADING TRAILER
For sling loading the trailer with a helicopter, refer to FM 55-450-4 or FM 55-450-5.
