LOADING THE TRAILER.

TM 9-2330-392-14&P 2-10 Change 2 2-8.1 USE OF CHOCK BLOCKS (Con’t). d. If trailer is parked on an incline with front of trailer facing downhill, place chock blocks (1) in front of both tires. 2-9 LOADING THE TRAILER. WARNING If the trailer is not coupled to the towing vehicle, ensure that the front support leg is down and locked, the parking brakes are applied, the wheels are chocked, and the rear stabilizers are installed. Failure to follow this warning may cause trailer to roll or tilt, causing severe injury to personnel or damage to equipment. a. Apply both handbrakes. b. Securely chock both wheels (para 2-8.1). c. Remove both rear stabilizers from the front of the cargo body and install at the rear of the trailer. Lower sta- bilizer feet until they contact the ground. WARNING Ensure that weight of load is evenly distributed. Too much weight at the front will make the trailer difficult to raise with the front support leg. Too much weight at the rear will cause the trailer to tip backward. Failure to follow these warnings may result in injury to personnel or damage to equip- ment. d. Distribute load evenly over trailer starting between third and fourth cargo tiedown rings and working toward front and rear of trailer. Do not exceed maximum allowable payload (para 1-11). NOTE Distribute load evenly across floor of trailer before stacking. e. If stacking is necessary, begin additional row using same loading pattern as in stepd. f. Secure load as required using tie down straps.