PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT - TM-5-4930-233-140046

TM 5-4930-233-14

TM 4930-14/1

Preparation for Towing (continued)

Back towing vehicle in front of lunette (5). Using the front jackleg, raise lunette (5) and back towing

vehicle until pintle hook (4) is directly under lunette. Lower onto pintle hook.

Push down and close pintle hook (4). Check that locking latch (3) is locked by pulling up on hook

upper jaw of pintle hook (4). Insert safety pin (2).

CAUTION

Safety chains are crossed under lunette to support drawbar in the

event that the trailer detaches from the towing vehicle. Be sure to

have enough slack to allow trailer to make full turns.

Cross two safety chains (6) and (7) under lunette (5) and hook on towing vehicle. Secure chains to

prevent dragging.

NOTE

Be sure to check tag markings on hose assemblies both on the

trailer and towing vehicle before connecting.

Connect both service brake (8) and emergency brake (9) hose assemblies to the towing vehicle. Open

towing vehicle shutoff valves (refer to towing vehicle operator's manual). Apply towing vehicle air

brakes to pressurize air brake system.

Connect either 12 Vdc connector (10) or 24 Vdc connector (11) to towing vehicle electrical receptacle.

Raise front jack leg (12) to stowed position.

2-27