TRAILER PREPARATION FOR LIFTING.

TM 9-2330-385-14

4-77. TRAILER PREPARATION FOR LIFTING.

This task covers:

a. Preparation For Lifting

b. Preparation After Lifting

c. Follow-On Maintenance

INITIAL SETUP

Tools and Special Tools

Equipment Condition

Strap, Tiedown (Item 11, Appendix C)

Flatrack removed, (TM 9-2320-364-10)

Parking brakes applied, (Para 2-15)

Wheels chocked, (Para 2-20)

Drawbar retracted, (Para 2-10)

Air system charged with air, (Para 2-22)

Turntable pinned, (Para 2-12)

Preparation for Lifting.

(1)

Move air assist lever (1) on trailer (2) to RAISE position and raise drawbar (3) to highest position.

Return air assist lever (1) to NEUTRAL position.

(2)

Route ratchet strap (4) through front bumper (5) of trailer (2) and attach ends of ratchet strap (5) to rings

(6) on drawbar (3). Tighten ratchet strap securely.