TM 5-4310-452-142-15. COUPLING UNIT TO TOWING VEHICLE (Con't).h.Remove chocks (12) from trailer wheels and store in retaining straps. Attach tie-down straps (13) to hold chocksin place.i.Release parking brake (14).WARNING• DO NOT tow compressor unit faster than 55 mph (88 kph) over paved highways, 10 mph (16kph) over graded gravel roads or 8 mph (13 kph) over rough cross-country terrain or Injury topersonnel may result.• DO NOT tow compressor unit on a side slope of more than 8°, or up or down a ramp having aslope of more than 20°. A slope of more than 8° can cause compressor unit to overturn,resulting in serious injury or death to personnel.j.Tow compressor unit to new location (see TM 9-2320-272-10).2-16. UNCOUPLING UNIT FROM TOWING VEHICLE.WARNINGTo prevent sudden movement of compressor unit and possible injury to personnel, DO NOTdisconnect compressor unit from towing vehicle on slopes greater than 7°.a.Set parking brake (1).b.Remove tie-down straps (3) and chocks (2) from retaining straps, and position chocks at wheels.2-22
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