TM-9-2320-338-10

TRUCK, CARGO, 8X8, M977A4

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2008

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WARNING

Tow bar is heavy. Do not attempt to lift or move tow bar without the aid

of two assistants and a lifting device. Failure to comply may result in injury

or death to personnel.

7.

While two assistants hold one leg of tow bar (1) and align shackle (8) with towing eye

(9), install pin (7) and cotter hairpin (6).

8.

Repeat Step (7) for other leg of tow bar (1).

9.

Align legs of tow bar (1) at pivot point (4) and install pin (3) and cotter hairpin (2).

WARNING

Do not use 10-ton tow bar with self-guided coupler (normally found on

some M1120 LHS and M1977 CBT models). Self-guided coupler is not

compatible with 10-ton tow bar. Failure to comply may result in injury or

death to personnel

NOTE

Pintle hook on all models of HEMTT series vehicles are same in appear-

ance, operation, and location. HEMTT M977 shown.

10. Position the towing vehicle so pintle hook is aligned with tow bar lunette eye.

11. Remove cotter pin (10) from pintle hook (11).

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