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)

2-73. TOW M977 (CONT).

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Set POWER switch (42) to ON position.

Set HIGH IDLE switch (43) to CONTINUOUS.

Push and release LATCH switch (44). Engine speed will increase to

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2-158

approximately 1500 rpm.

WARNING

Keep out from under retrieval system and disabled

vehicle when raised off ground or personal injury or

death may result.

CAUTION

Fully retract both tow cylinders before lifting

disabled vehicle or equipment damage may result.

Make sure all rigging is secure. Loose rigging can

become entangled and cause damage to equipment.

Push LIFT CYLINDER control lever to retract lift cylinder (12) and

raise disabled vehicle approximately 1.5 ft (45 cm) off ground.