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)
2-73A. TOW M1074/M1075 (CONT).
(43)
Set PTO ENGAGE switch (49) to OFF position.
(44)
Turn on service drive lights (para 2-10d).
(45)
Turn on emergency flashers on wrecker (para 2-44a) and on disabled vehicle (TM 9-2320-364-10).
(46)
Push in PARKING BRAKE control (50) and select desired gear (para 2-11e).
WARNING
•
The M984E1 should not be operated at speeds over 15 mph except on paved roads when the
operator determines that the vehicle being towed and the terrain allow safe operation.
Engine brake
switch must be "ON" for all towing operations.
The following are maximum safe speeds:
Terrain
Maximum speed, towed
Condition
load above 50,000 lb
no road-level
30
on road-hilly
20
off road
15
•
Speeds in excess of the above can result in loss of control, serious injury or death.
(47)
Transport disabled vehicle.
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