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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M964E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)

2-73B.

TOW M1070 (CONT).

(42)

(42)

Set POWER switch (35) to OFF position.

Set POWER switch (38) to OFF position.

(43)

(44)

Set PTO ENGAGE switch (39) to OFF position.

Push in TRAILER AIR SUPPLY control (40).

(45)

Turn on service lights para 2-10d).

(46)

Turn on emergency flashers on wrecker (para 2-44a) and disabled

vehicle (TM-9-2320-360-10).

(47)

Push in PARKING BRAKE control (41) and select desired gear

(para 2-l1e).

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 Condition

Maximum Speed, towed

Maximum Speed, towed

load up to 50,000 lbs

load above 60,000 lbs

(22,661 kg)

(22,661 kg)

On Road - Level

35

30

On Road - Hilly

30

20

Off Road

15

15

Speeds in excess of the above can result in loss of control,

serious injury, or death to personnel.

(48)

Transport disabled vehicle.

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