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)

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TOW M984E1 (CONT).

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Prepare recovery vehicle crane for operation (para 2-63).

CAUTION

Do not route chains over hydraulic hoses. Equipment

damage will occur.

Remove 8-ft (2.5 m) utility chain (21) from stowage. Route utility chain

around lift cylinder (20) below hose guard mounting bracket (22) of

disabled vehicle.

Operate crane controls to lower crane load hook (23) until

approximately 1 ft (30 cm) above 8-ft (2.5 m) utility chain (21).

Attach 8-ft (2.5 m) utility chain (21) to crane load hook (23).

Operate crane controls until slack is removed from 8-ft (2.5 m) utility

chain (21).

WARNING

When cylinder mounting pin is removed retrieval

system may suddenly move up or down. Keep hands

away from retrieval system or personal injury may

result.

Remove cotter pin (24) and lift cylinder mounting pin (25) and stow on

disabled vehicle.