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M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)

OPERATOR’S MANUAL VOLUME 1 OF 2

DECEMBER 1998

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2-27. CONNECT/DISCONNECT

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M983 Tractor Operating Procedures (Cont)

NOTE

Do not perform steps

(22)

through

(27)

unless slave

cable is required.

(19)

Remove slave cable (14) from trailer stowage box.

(20)

Route cable (14) through six support hooks (15).

(21)

Attach clip (16) to ring (17).

WARNING

After routing through support hooks, connect NATO

slave cable trailer end first. Damage to equipment or

injury to personnel could result.

(22)

Connect plug (18) to trailer receptacle.

(23)

Connect plug (19) to slave receptacle (20).

NOTE

When using a slave cable with a small receptacle plug,

the retention arm will have 35° bend.

(24)

Secure plug (19) with retention arm (21).

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