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 Operation Procedures (Cont)

(31)

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

vehicle.

(32)

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

(33)

Set PTO ENGAGE switch (35) to OFF position.

(34)

Remove and stow beacon lights (para 2-62).

(35)

Shut off engine (para 2-11p).

(36)

Unlock disabled vehicle’s steering (refer to M915 operator’s manual).

c. Rear Hookup.

NOTE

This is a two-soldier task.

(1)

Prepare retrieval system for operation (para 2-72).

WARNING

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Hold crosstube when removing springs. Crosstube

may swing or cause adapter to slide resulting in

personal

injury.

InterVehicular air lines are not connected when

towing from rear. Disabled vehicle will not have

braking. Use extreme caution when transporting

disabled vehicle using rear hookup. Vehicle traveling

out of control can cause serious injury or death.

(2)

Disconnect two springs (1) from tow cylinders (2).

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