RETRACTION/ENGAGEMENT OF FLATRACK LOCKS (MANUAL).

TM 9-2330-385-14

2-14. RETRACTION/ENGAGEMENT OF FLATRACK LOCKS (MANUAL).

Retract Flatrack Locks.

NOTE

Use manual procedure only if normal procedure will not work.

Locks will automatically engage unless air pressure holds them retracted.

The flatrack locks indicating pins should be extended "out" when the flatrack locks are

locked. There is one indicating pin on each side of the trailer.

(1)

Ensure trailer is uncoupled and ready to be unloaded.

(2)

Refer to Para 2-20 and chock trailer wheels.

(3)

Remove protective plugs (1) from threaded frame holes (2).

(4)

Remove unlocking rod from stowage box.

(5)

Remove rubber sheath from unlocking rod.

(6)

Install unlocking rod into threaded frame holes (2) and turn clockwise using the adjustable wrench until

flatrack locks (3) are retracted.

Engagement.

(1)

Unscrew unlocking rod using the adjustable wrench and allow locks (3) to engage flatrack.

(2)

Install protection plugs (1) in threaded frame holes (2).