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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 Operating Procedures (Cont)

2-66. TOW SPADE INSTALLATION/REMOVAL.

a. Set Up Tow Spades.

NOTE

Installation and removal of tow spades is a two-soldier

task.

(1)

Prepare to operate crane with remote controls (para 2-64a).

(2)

Remove two extension adapters (1) from stowage.

NOTE

Left and right towing shackles are removed the same

way.

(3)

Remove cotter pin (2), pin (3), and towing shackle (4).

NOTE

Left and right extension adapters are installed the same

way.

(4)

Install extension adapters (1) with pins (5) and quick pins (6).

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