TM-9-2320-366-10-2
M1083 SERIES, 5 TON, 6x6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTIONS; VOLUME NO. 2 OF 2
AUGUST 2005
CHANGE 2
TM-9-2320-366-10-2 - Page 210 of 930
TM 9-2320-366-10-2
2-48. M939/M939A1 AND M809 SERIES TOWING
CONNECTION/DISCONNECTION (CONT)
WARNING
M1089 should not be operated at speeds over 15 mph (24 km/h)
when towing, except on paved roads when Operator determines that
terrain conditions allow safe operation. The following are maximum
speeds for safe operation:
TERRAIN CONDITION
MAXIMUM SPEED
on road (level)
35 mph (56 km/h)
on road (hilly)
30 mph (48 km/h)
off road
15 mph (24 km/h)
Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel
or damage to equipment.
CAUTION
Chains must be tight at all times during lift and tow operations. Lifting
extensions must be tight against front bumper. The following are
maximum distances before inspection is due:
TERRAIN CONDITION
MAXIMUM DISTANCE
on road (level)
105 miles (168 km)
on road (hilly)
90 miles (144 km)
off road
45 miles (72 km)
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
(45) Transport M939/M939A1/M809.
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