TM 5-3990-264-13&P
0008
OPERATION - Continued
WARNING
When operating vehicle with PLS trailer, heaviest load must always be placed on vehicle,
otherwise adverse handling and/or braking may result. Failure to comply may result in
serious injury or death to personnel.
Ensure trailer air system is charged before beginning transfer or IBC locking tabs may
not properly engage. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
There must be sufficient air pressure 60 psi (414 kPa) in trailer air system to retract locks
or damage to IBC locking tabs can occur while attempting to load IBC on trailer. If air
pressure is not sufficient, use vehicle to charge trailer air system using trailer air charging
hose. If air system cannot retract locks, use manual lock retract procedures. Refer to TM
9-2330-385-10. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
Ensure both locks are fully retracted. Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment.
4.
Push in on knob (Figure 3, Item 5) on trailer to retract both locks (Figure 3, Item 6).
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5
Figure 3. Retract Trailer Locks.
CAUTION
Engine speed must be set at idle prior to activating LHS MODE SELECT switch. Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment.
5.
Turn LHS MODE SELECT switch (Figure 4, Item 9) to AUTO.
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