TM-9-2320-366-10-1 MTV Operator Manual M1083 Series - Volume 1 Download
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TM 9-2320-366-10-1 2-40. M1088 TRACTOR WITH TRAILER OPERATION (CONT) b. Backing Tractor With Trailer. (1) Adjust side mirrors for best visibility (para 2-26c). WARNING Position of assistant must be known at all times. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and trailer, behind trailer, or under trailer neck during coupling of tractor to trailer. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment. NOTE Use the aid of an assistant as a ground guide when backing M1088 Tractor. (2) Back up slowly and pay close attention to signals of ground guide. c. Braking, Stopping, and Parking Tractor With Trailer. NOTE During normal operation, brakes of M1088 Tractor and attached trailer are both applied when brake pedal is pressed. (1) Press brake pedal (1) gradually and smoothly, keeping in mind that braking and stopping distance increases when trailer is connected. 2-430