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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)

NOTE

Make sure there is sufficient clearance between tires of

pusher axle and ground (refer to M911 operator’s

manual).

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Set POWER switch (41) to OFF position.

(45)

Set POWER switch (44) to OFF position.

(46)

(47)

(48)

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Set

PTO

ENGAGE

switch (45) to OFF position.

Turn on service drive lights (para 2-10d).

Turn on emergency flashers on wrecker and disabled vehicle

(para 2-44a).

Push in PARKING BRAKE control (46) and select desired gear

(para2-11e).

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 sped, towed

Candition

load Up to 50,000 Ibs

load abave 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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