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 Operating Procedures (Cont)

Remove two 16-foot (5 m) safety chains (17) from stowage. Route chain

over walking beam (18) behind No. 1 axle (19) on disabled vehicle.

Hook safety chain (17) together under walking beam (18).

Repeat steps (13) and (14) for other side of disabled vehicle.

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NOTE

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Safety chains can be connected to rear tow shackles

or safety chain hoop. Tow shackles can be used only

after tow cylinders are extended.

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Adjust chain slack so chains are approximately 6 in.

(150 mm) above the ground.

Route two safety chains (17) through safety chain hoop (20) on wrecker

and secure grab hook (21) with safety shackle (22).

Wrap two springs (23) around crosstube (5) and secure.

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