Trailer Connect. (Cont) -725550061

TM 9-2330-385-14

Drawbar weighs 425 lbs (193 kg), (850 lbs (386 kg) with drawbar extension, if equipped).

Drawbar may raise quickly or fall suddenly to the ground when released from coupler. Do not

allow feet or body to get under or above drawbar. Serious injury to personnel may result.

NOTE

Move air assist lever UP to raise drawbar and DOWN to lower drawbar.

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Move air assist lever (18) on drawbar air assist valve (19) to UP position and raise drawbar (1) to level of

coupler (2).

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Place air assist lever (18) in Neutral position.

Do not stand between trailer drawbar and truck coupler during hook-up procedures to

prevent being pinned between truck and trailer. Serious injury or death could result to

personnel.

Wheels on trailer must be chocked to prevent trailer from moving during hook-up

procedures. Serious injury or death could result to personnel.

NOTE

Coupler jaw will close when drawbar makes contact.

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Start truck and slowly back up until drawbar (1) makes contact and locks with coupler (2).

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