TM 5-3825-229-14&P
2-6. COUPLING SEMITRAILER TO TOWING VEHICLE (cont)
j.
Connect intervehicular electrical cable by opening the cover on the receptacle. Align slot on plug with alignment
key in receptacle and push plug completely in; then release cover. Operate lights from inside of towing vehicle to make
certain lights are in proper working order.
k.
Check the air lines and electrical cable to be sure they are properly connected to the support arm and will not
catch or rub.
I.
Remove wheel chocks if used.
m. Recheck the fifth wheel/kingpin locking by trying to move the towing vehicle and semitrailer forward together.
2-7. OPERATING THE LANDING GEAR
a.
Raising the Landing Gear.
(1) Unhook the crank from the crank holder.
(2) Raise crank and push it in for high-speed operation.
(3) Turn crank clockwise until legs have been retracted.
(4) Lower crank and secure in crank holder.
b.
Lowering the Landing Gear
Landing Gear
(1)
Unhook the crank and push the crank in to put it in high-speed mode.
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