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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 (CONT).

(15)

Install 8-ft (2.5 m) chain (12) through two towing shackles (4).

WARNING

Do not hit oxygen tank when lifting tow spades.

Oxygen tank may explode causing serious injury or

death.

(16)

Using crane, remove tow spades (15) and lower tow spades behind

vehicle.

(17)

Remove two quick pins (18) and pins (19) from tow spades (15).

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