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)

(24)

Install M977 towing shackle (27) on axle tiedown (28) with pin (29) and

cotter pin (30).

(25)

Remove two 16-ft (5 m) safety chains (31) from stowage. Route safety

chain through shackle (27). Attach grab hook (32) to chain.

(26)

Repeat steps

(24)

and

(25)

for other side of disabled vehicle.

(27)

Pull safety chain (31) tight and install on adapter grab hook (33).

(28)

Repeat step

(27)

for other side of disabled vehicle.

(29)

Release disabled vehicle parking brakes (refer to M520 operator’s

manual).

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