TM-9-2320-431-10-1

TRUCK, WRECKER, 8X8, M984A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL; PART 1 OF 2

JUNE 2009

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HOOKUP - Continued

chain in such a way to minimize excessive contact with vehicle air

suspension air springs during towing. Failure to comply may result in

damage to equipment.

NOTE

Both driver side and passenger side tie down rings are same. Driver side

shown.

15.

Connect 16 ft. (5 m) safety chain (17) to disabled vehicle tie down ring (20):

a.

Route end (without safety shackle) of 16 ft. (5 m) safety chain (17) through tie

down ring (20) from inboard to outboard until grab hook (21) hangs just below

bottom of air spring (22).

20

22

17

21

Figure 9.

b.

Hook 16 ft. (5 m) safety chain (17) back to itself. Grab hook (21) should open

towards ground (shown) when tension is applied to 16 ft. (5 m) safety chain (17).

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