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)

2-79. TOW M880 (CONT).

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Set PTO ENGAGE switch (49) to OFF position.

Turn on service drive lights (para

2-10d).

Turn on emergency flashers on wrecker (para 2-44a) and disabled

vehicle.

Push in PARKING BRAKE control (50) and select desired gear

(para 2-11e).

WARNING

The M984E1 should not be operated at speeds over 15 mph except on paved roads when the operator

determines that the vehicle being towed and the terrain allow

safe operation. Engine brake switch must

be “ON" for all towing operations. The following are maximum

safe speeds

Terrain

Maximum speed, towed

Maximum speed, towed

Condition

load up to 50,000

lbs

load above 50,000 Ibs

on road-level

35

30

on road-hilly

30

20

off

road

15

15

Speeds in excess of the above can result in loss of control, serious injury or death.

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Transport disabled vehicle.

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