TM 9-2330-389-14&P
Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
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General ........................................................................................................ 2-9 .......................................... 2-6
Towing Instructions ....................................................................................... 2-10 ......................................... 2-6
2-9.
GENERAL
a.
This section contains instructions for safely operating the M200A1 Trailers with the Tracked Suspension
under usual conditions. Unusual conditions are defined and described in Section IV of this chapter.
b.
Perform all Before (B) PMCS in Table 2-1 before operating the trailer.
c.
Review all towing vehicle operating instructions to prepare for coupling and uncoupling operations (refer to
-10 TM of towing vehicle).
2-10.
TOWING INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
Do not use an MI Abrams series tank as towing vehicle.
a.
Perform all During (D) PMCS in Table 2-1 while operating the trailer.
b.
Lunette
may
be
reversed
to
accommodate
height
requirement
of
towing
vehicle
(refer
to
TM 9-2330-205-14&P).
c.
When towing the trailer, the overall length of the unit must be kept in mind when passing other vehicles and
when turning.
d.
Turning and backing operations will be affected because the towing vehicle and trailer act as a hinged unit.
e.
Follow prescribed speeds at all times (para 1-6).
f.
When parking for extended periods, set the handbrakes on both towing vehicle and trailer.
g.
If trailer or trailer and towing vehicle are parked on a hill, chock the tracks and wheels.
h.
Refer to FM 21-305 for further information on proper driving practices.
i.
Tracked prime movers (M113 series, etc.) are not equipped with airline gladhands, so they will not connect
with the M200A1 brake system.
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