Trailer Disconnect. (Cont) -725550081

TM 9-2330-385-14

(11) Remove cotter pin (7) from coupler latch (6).

(12) Pull up on latch (6) to open pintle hook (26).

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

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

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

NOTE

It may be necessary to move vehicle backwards slightly to relieve tension on drawbar.

(13)

Move air assist lever (3) on air assist valve (4) to UP position to apply air pressure to raise drawbar (2) up

in coupler (1).

(14)

With drawbar (2) released from pintle hook (26), slowly drive vehicle away from trailer.

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

quickly causing serious injury to personnel.

NOTE

Move air assist valve lever up to raise drawbar or down to lower drawbar.

(15)

Use air assist valve (4) to lower drawbar (2) to ground.

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