TM-9-2320-387-10

TRUCK, UTILITY: S250 SHELTER CARRIER, 4X4, M1113

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2001

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d. Towing Shelter Vehicle from Rear (Rear Wheels Up).

NOTE

It will be necessary to remove the wrecker lifting eyes (shackle) prior

to attaching the towbar arms.

(1)

Attach the eye of the towbar (3) to the pintle (4) of the vehicle requiring

towing and the towbar arms to the wrecker rear lifting eye attaching bracket.

CAUTION

Ensure that wrecker hoisting boom and hook are centered over the

lifting shackles. Failure to do this may result in difficult turning

during towing operations.

NOTE

If necessary, relocate the rear lifting shackles from the ends of the

bumper to the location indicated.

(2)

Install the two hooks of chain assembly (1) through the rear lifting

shackles (6) and attach the chain assembly (1) to the wrecker’s hoisting hook (2).

(3)

Secure safety chain (5) to towed vehicle’s frame and to wrecker directly

behind bumpers and let safety chain (5) dip to about 1 ft (30.5 cm) from the ground.