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

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Operating Procedures (Cont)

NOTE

If disabled vehicle has towing shackles installed,

remove shackles and stow in disabled vehicle.

(18)

Soldier A operates retrieval system (para 2-72) while Soldier A and

Soldier B position crosstube (7) so holes in adapters (17) aline with rear

tow eyes (22).

WARNING

Keep hands and fingers away from adapters and tow

eyes when operating retriever controls. Personal injury

could result.

NOTE

When installing pins, turn pin hole vertical to allow for

easier cotter hairpin installation.

(19)

Insert two 7/8-in. (22 mm) pins (23) through adapters (17) and rear tow

eyes (22). Install two cotter hairpins (24) in pins.

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