TM-9-2320-430-10

TRUCK, TRACTOR, 8X8, M983

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

PRE/POST TOWING PROCEDURE (FRONT LIFT ONLY)

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools and Special Tools

Chain, 8 ft. (supplied by wrecker)

Chain, 7 ft. (supplied by wrecker)

(WP 0143, Table 3, Item 4)

Equipment Condition

Engine OFF. (WP 0052)

PREPARE VEHICLE FOR TOWING

CAUTION

When installing axle restraint chains, route chains so hoses or lines are

not between frame and chain or axle and chain. Failure to comply may

result in damage to equipment.

NOTE

•

This procedure is applicable to preparation for towing a HEMTT

series vehicle from the front ONLY (refer to tow HEMTT-front lift for

further information).

•

If disabled vehicle is either a BASE or A2 model HEMTT series

vehicle (refer to data plate on inside of driver side door), complete

Step (1).

•

If disabled vehicle is an A4 model HEMTT series vehicle (refer to data

plate on inside of driver side door), skip to Step (2).

1.

Perform the following on disabled vehicle:

a.

Remove propeller shaft between transfer case and No. 3 axle.

b.

Install axle restraint chains (1):

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