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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TM 9-2320-279-10-2

M984El General Operating Procedures (Cont)

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Raise disabled vehicle until front tires (26) are approximately 6 in.

(150 mm) above ground, and adapter (15) is approximately l/2-in.

(13 mm) from front A-frame (27).

Lower disabled vehicle until front tires (26) contact ground while 12-ft

(3.5 m) tow chains (22) remain tight.

NOTE

•Position tow chains to just touch ground.

•Wrap excess chain through end cap grab hooks.

Route 12-ft (3.5 m) tow chains (22) through end cap grab hooks (28).

Attach grab hooks (29) to chains and secure with safety shackles (30).

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