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

OPERATOR’S MANUAL VOLUME 2 OF 2

DECEMBER 1998

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M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)

(3)

Set up crane for remote operation (para 2-64).

(4)

Using crane, remove 60-ton tackle block (4) from vehicle.

(5)

Remove 8-foot (2.5 m) chain (3) from 60-ton tackle block (4).

(6)

Return crane to stowed position (para 2-64).

(7)

Soldier A and Soldier B carry 60-ton tackle block (4) by handles (5) to

mired vehicle.

(8)

Turn keyway (6) on pin (7) and remove pin from 60-ton tackle

block (4).

WARNING

Always wear heavy gloves when handling winch cables.

Never let cables run through hands; frayed cables can

cut. Never operate winch with less than five wraps of

cable on winch drum.

I

(9)

Open hook (8) and place winch cable (9) in 60-ton tackle block (4).

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