TM 5-3825-229-14&P
2-7. OPERATING THE LANDING GEAR (cont)
(2)
Turn the crank counterclockwise and extend the legs until contact with the ground is made.
(3)
Pull the crank out to engage to low-speed gears and continue cranking counterclockwise until the
semitrailer is raised to the desired height.
NOTE
To prevent landing legs from sinking in soft ground, place float pads (ground board assemblies) under landing shoes.
2-8. TOWING THE WATER DISTRIBUTOR
WARNING
Extreme caution shall be exercised in all turns, curves, and highway cloverleafs, as well as under adverse
weather conditions.
WARNING
Under no circumstances shall speeds exceed the following:
Highway: 55 mph (88 km/h)
Gravel/Dirt: 30 mph (48 km/h)
Off-Road: 5 mph (8 km/h)
a.
Driving. When driving the towing vehicle and semitrailer, the overall length of the unit must be kept in mind when
passing other vehicles and when turning. Because the unit is hinged in the middle, backing is also affected. The
semitrailer's payload will affect stopping and off-road maneuverability.
WARNING
Liquid tanks filled to their normal capacity handle essentially the same as a similar vehicle with a solid
load. However, when driving with a partially filled tank, "sloshing" can be detected and must be taken into
account in establishing safe driving practices. The driver of a partially loaded tank should learn the
characteristics of the load and handle his braking efforts accordingly. It is recommended to keep the brakes
on for a few moments after coming to a stop to avoid vehicle movement in the event that the braking
sequence has developed a wave
action in the tank.
b.
Turning. When turning corners, allow for the semitrailer wheels turning inside the radius of the towing vehicle.
Make a right turn by driving the towing vehicle about halfway into the intersection and then cutting sharply to the right.
This will keep the semitrailer off of the curb.
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