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2-8. TOWING THE WATER DISTRIBUTOR (cont)
Turning
c.
Stopping. The brakes of the towing vehicle and the semitrailer are applied at the same time in normal operation
when the driver steps on the brake pedal. Brake pressure should be applied gradually and smoothly. The semitrailer
brakes may be applied separately by using the semitrailer handbrake control lever on the steering column. On steep
downgrades or slippery surfaces the semitrailer brakes should be slowly applied before the towing vehicle brakes. This
will reduce the possibility of jack-knifing the semitrailer.
d.
Parking. When the towing vehicle and semitrailer are to be parked and left unattended, set the parking brake on
the towing vehicle and apply the brakes on the semitrailer. Turn off the 'engine of the towing vehicle before leaving the
cab. Block the semitrailer wheels with chock blocks.
e.
Backing. When backing, use an assistant as a ground guide to direct you. Adjust rear view mirrors before
backing. When backing, the rear of the semitrailer will move in the opposite direction from the front towing vehicle
wheels. If the wheels are turned to the right, the semitrailer will go left. If the wheels are turned to the left, the semitrailer
will go right.
2-9. INITIAL CHECKS
Perform the "Before Operation" preventive maintenance checks and services found in Table 2-1 before
performing the following procedures. These checks and services will determine that the water distributor is ready for use.
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