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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)

2-75. TOW M35 (CONT).

(30)

(31)

(32)

(33)

(34)

NOTE

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Safety chains can be routed to safety chain hoop, or

towing shackles. Towing shackles can be used only

after tow cylinders are extended.

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Adjust chain slack so safety chains do not touch

ground.

Route two safety chains (25) through safety chain hoop (31) on wrecker

and secure grab hook (32) with safety shackle (33).

Disconnect two springs (1) from tow cylinders (2), wrap around

crosstube (7) and secure.

Prepare disabled vehicle for towing (refer to M35 operator’s manual).

Remove emergency tow lights (34) and two brackets (35) from stowage.

Install two brackets (35) in outside holes of emergency tow lights with

two screws (36), washers (37), and nuts (38).

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