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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)

b. Front Disconnect.

NOTE

This is a two-soldier task.

(1)

Set transmission range selector (1) to N.

(2)

Pull PARKING BRAKE control (2).

(3)

Pull TRAILER AIR SUPPLY control (3).

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 2 to 4 in. (50 to 100 mm) to

allow for adjustment when removing adapters.

(4)

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 front axle is slack.

WARNING

If disabled vehicle’s air system is inoperative, chock

wheels of disabled vehicle. Failure to chock wheels may

result in personal injury.

(5) Apply PARKING BRAKE on disabled vehicle (refer to M939 operator’s

manual). If parking brake is inoperative, chock wheels on disabled

vehicle.

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