LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS

TM 9-2330-202-14&P

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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.

Key

Component

Description

Drawbar Coupler

Couples trailer to towing vehicle pintle.

Breakaway Chain

Provides for emergency braking of trailer. Attaches to

towing vehicle and applies brakes in the event trailer

breaks away from towing vehicle.

Hydraulic Brake Actuator Assembly

Transmits braking forces from towing vehicle to trailer

and service brakes by means of a drawbar coupler,

master cylinder, hydraulic brake tubes and hose, and

wheel cylinders.

Intervehicular Cable

Provides electrical connection between trailer and

towing vehicle.

Composite Light

Indicates trailer presence to vehicles traveling behind.

Consists of blackout light, service light, turn signal,

and stoplight. Located at each side of trailer rear.

Tiedown Shackles

Secures trailer during shipment. Located at each front

and rear corner of chassis.

Chassis

Provides mounting for cargo body of M101 Series

trailers. Frame assembly common to all models.

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