TM-9-2320-279-10-1
M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)
OPERATOR’S MANUAL VOLUME 1 OF 2
DECEMBER 1998
CHANGE 5
TM-9-2320-279-10-1 - Page 756 of 773
TM 9-2320-279-10-1
INDEX (CONT)
Paragraph,
Figure, Table,
Subject
Numbe r
o
Operate vehicle, prepare to
Adjust seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change vehicle weight indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install footrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operate seatbelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stow footrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating instructions
Description and use of operator’s controls and indicators . . . . . . .
Operation under unusual conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation under usual conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PMCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating procedures
Emergency procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ford water obstacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.......
Install/remove tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manually release vehicle spring brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operate vehicle in cold environment (32°F, 0°C to -25°F,
-32°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operate vehicle in desert environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operate vehicle in extreme cold environment (-26°F, -32°C to
-65°F, -54°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operate vehicle in extreme dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operate vehicle in extreme heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operate vehicle in sand or mud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operate vehicle in forest or rocky terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self-recover vehicle using self-recovery winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set up/secure highway emergency marker kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow disabled vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation references . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation under unusual conditions
Emergency procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ford water obstacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limp home/flat tire with no spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manually release vehicle spring brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operate vehicle in cold environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operate vehicle in desert environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operate vehicle in extreme cold environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operate vehicle in extreme dust environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operate vehicle in extreme heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operate vehicle in sand or mud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operate vehicle in forest or rocky terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self-recover vehicle using self-recovery winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set up/secure highway emergency marker kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-9
2-9
2-9
2-9
2-9
2-1
2-32
2-9
2-3
2-48
2-40
2-39
2-47
2-36
2-35
2-37
2-33
2-32
2-34
2-38
2-41
2-44
2-45
1-12
A-1
2-48
2-40
2-39
2-49
2-47
2-36
2-36
2-37
2-33
2-32
2-34
2-38
2-39
2-41
2-44
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