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)

d. Rear Disconnect.

NOTE

This is a two-soldier task.

(1)

(2)

(3)

Set transmission range

Pull PARKING BRAKE

selector (1) to N.

control (2).

WARNING

Do not stand between vehicles while disabled vehicle is

raised off ground. Falling vehicle can cause serious

injury or death.

NOTE

After lowering disabled vehicle, extend lift and tow

cylinders approximately 1 ft (30 cm) to allow for

adjustment when removing adapters.

Prepare retrieval system for operation (para 2-72) and pull LIFT

CYLINDER control lever to extend lift cylinder and lower towed

vehicle to ground until safety chain at rear axle is slack.

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