PREPARATION FOR LOADING FLATRACK. (Cont)

TM 9-2330-385-14

2-17. PREPARATION FOR LOADING FLATRACK (CONT).

NOTE

There must be sufficient air pressure in trailer air system to retract flatrack locks. If not,

refer to (Para 2-22) and charge the air system. If air system cannot retract flatrack locks,

use manual flatrack lock retract procedure, (Para 2-14).

Push in on knob (6) and retract flatrack locks (7).

Ensure surface plates are

positioned towards outside edge

of cut-outs or damage to

equipment may result.

NOTE

When loading flatrack

without rollers, perform

Steps d.a. and d.b.

Ensure surface plates are

returned to stowage after

flatrack has been unloaded

from trailer.

d.a. Remove two surface plates (7.1) from

stowage box.

d.b. Position two surface plates (7.1) on trailer

(7.2) in flatrack locks (7) opening.

As flatrack is loaded, inspect and verify trailer

guides (8) are lined up between flatrack main

rails (9).

Refer to TM 9-2320-364-10 for flatrack loading

procedures.

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