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TRUCK, TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2012

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M916 THROUGH M920

1. If possible, tow with rear wheels suspended. This eliminates need for removal of

rear prop shaft or axle shafts.

2. If vehicle must be towed with rear wheels on ground, set inter-axle differential

control to UNLOCK position (WP 0010) and notify your supervisor to remove the

transmission and forward-rear axle prop shaft at universal joints and front axle

prop shaft at universal joint. After removal of prop shafts, secure prop shafts to

vehicle undercarriage.

3. If prop shafts cannot be removed, notify your supervisor to remove all four axle

shafts from two rear axle assemblies and two front axle shafts from front axle.

Secure axle shafts to vehicle to prevent damage.

END OF TASK

USE OF TOW BAR

NOTE

Vehicle may be towed short distances (half mile to a

maximum of 10 miles), at low speeds without removing prop

shafts or axle shafts. Engine must be running at idle to turn

transmission oil pump.

Ensure towing device is long enough to allow for complete

turning radius.

Towing vehicle speed with prop or axle shafts removed

should be restricted to a maximum of 15 mph (24 kph) on

primary roads and 8 mph (13 kph) on secondary roads.

1. Install medium duty tow bar (NSN 2540-01-267-2912) on pintle of towing vehicle

and towing eyes of towed vehicle.

NOTE

Quick disconnect couplings are provided in the bumper for

air brake operation.

2. Connect air pressure hoses between towed vehicle and towing vehicle for air

brake operation.

3. Place transmission control lever in neutral (N).

4. Release parking brakes.

5. Turn on appropriate lights.

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