Trailer Disconnect. (Cont) -725550071

TM 9-2330-385-14

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Lock rotation locking pin (5) and check coupler (2) to make sure it will not rotate.

NOTE

It may be necessary to move truck backwards slightly to relieve tension on coupler.

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Lift up locking gate (6) on coupler (2).

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Pull locking lever (7) out while pulling lever (8) back at the same time.

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Release locking lever (7) prior to releasing lever (8), to unlock coupler jaw (9).

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.

Do not leave drawbar in elevated position after disconnecting from truck. Drawbar could

fall causing serious injury to personnel.

NOTE

Increasing air pressure will raise drawbar, decreasing air pressure will allow drawbar to fall.

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Use air assist valve (19) to apply air pressure to hold drawbar (1) from falling when released from

coupler (2).

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