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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 (CONT).

(14) Remove two 16-foot (5 m) safety chains (20) from stowage.

Route chain end without shackle, over

walking beam (21) behind No. 1 axle (22) on disabled vehicle.

(15) Hook safety chain (20) together under walking beam (21).

(16) Repeat steps (14) and (15) for other side of disabled vehicle.

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.

(17) Route two safety chains (20) through safety chain hoop (23) on wrecker and secure grab hook (24) with

safety shackle (25).

(18) Wrap two springs (26) around crosstube (8) and secure.

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