TM-9-2320-279-10-2

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

OPERATOR’S MANUAL VOLUME 2 OF 2

DECEMBER 1998

CHANGE 3

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M984E1 General

TM 9-2320-279-10-2

Operating Procedures (Cont)

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Set POWER switch (14) to ON.

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Push LATCH switch (3) to ON and release.

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Make sure recovery area is clear of personnel.

NOTE

Recheck your rigging.

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When using remote control, set HEAVY DUTY WINCH switch (11) to

ON. When using manual control, set HIGH IDLE switch (4) to ON.

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Engine idle should increase to approximately 1500 rpm.

NOTE

If M984E1 tires do not provide enough traction to

recover mired vehicle, use tow spades (para 2-66).

Move WINCH control lever (5) to IN and recover mired vehicle.

When mired vehicle is fully recovered, move WINCH control lever (5)

to OUT to allow enough slack in winch cable to disconnect.

When using remote control, set HEAVY DUTY WINCH switch (11) to

OFF. When using manual control, set HIGH IDLE switch (4) to OFF.

If tow spades were used, remove and stow tow spades (para 2-66b).

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