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

TM-9-2320-279-10-2 - Page 701 of 819

2-85.

2-85.

para 2-10d

para 2-44a

para 2-11e

TM 9-2320-279-10-2

M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)

(44)

(45)

(46)

(47)

(48)

(49)

Set POWER switch (40) to OFF position.

Set POWER switch (43) to OFF position.

WARNIN G

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 Ibs

Iaad above 50,000 Ibs

on road-level

35

3 0

on road-hilly

3 0

2 0

off road

15

15

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

NOTE

This is a two-soldier task.

(1)

Set transmission range

selector (1) to N.

(2)

Pull PARKING BRAKE

control (2).

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