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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)

2-73A. TOW M1074/M1075.

a.

Front Hookup

CAUTION

•

When lifting and towing a PLS (Palletized Load System) with an M1077 flatrack, the flatrack must be

empty, or if stacked, no more than three high or damage to equipment may result.

•

When lifting and towing a PLS with an M1 flatrack, the flatrack must be empty with both end walls

folded, or if stacked, no more than three high or damage to equipment may result.

NOTE

This is a two-soldier task.

(1)

Prepare retrieval system for operation (para 2-72).

NOTE

Right and left towing shackles are removed the same way.

(2)

Remove cotter pin (1), pin (2), and towing shackle (3).

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