TM-9-2320-279-10-2

M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)

OPERATOR’S MANUAL VOLUME 2 OF 2

DECEMBER 1998

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M994E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)

2-73B.

TOW M1070 (CONT).

(35)

Route other end of tow light cable (33) along disabled vehicle and

connect to rear electrical connector (34) on wrecker.

NOTE

If disabled vehicle will be lifted and towed, continue

with step (36).

If disabled vehicle will be towed with all tires on

paved roads only, raise crosstube enough to partially

unload disabled vehicle’s front suspension. Keep

front tires in firm contact with ground and proceed to

step

(41).

(3)

Lock disabled vehicle’s steering (TM 9-2320-360-10).

(7)

Set POWER switch (35) to ON position.

(3)

Set HIGH IDLE switch (36) to CONTINUOUS.

(9)

Push and release LATCH switch (37). Engine speed will increase to

approximately 1500 rpm.

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