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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PREPARE RECOVERY VEHICLE - Continued

b.

Install two pins (4) in towing shackles (5), install two cotter pins (3) in pins (4).

c.

Stow towing shackles on disabled vehicle.

4.

Pull LIFT CYLINDER control lever (6) to lower cross tube (7) to approximately 3 ft. (1

m) above ground.

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Figure 3.

5.

Position recovery vehicle so that cross tube (7) is approximately 1 ft. (30 cm) from tow

eyes of disabled vehicle and centered on disabled vehicle.

PREPARE DISABLED VEHICLE

WARNING

•

Hold cross tube when removing springs, cross tube can swing in all

directions and adapters may slide off. Failure to comply may result in

injury or death to personnel.

•

Intervehicular air lines are not connected when towing from rear.

Disabled vehicle will not have braking. Use extreme care when

transporting disabled vehicle using rear hookup. Failure to comply

may result in injury or death to personnel.

1.

Disconnect two springs (1) from tow cylinders (2) on disabled vehicle.

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