TM-9-2320-431-10-1
TRUCK, WRECKER, 8X8, M984A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL; PART 1 OF 2
JUNE 2009
TM-9-2320-431-10-1 - Page 812 of 1244
HOOKUP - Continued
25.
Repeat Steps (23) and (24) for other side of disabled vehicle.
CAUTION
After attaching 16 ft. (5 m) safety chain to grab hook, remove 16 ft. (5 m)
safety chain from grab hook and increase chain slack between grab hook
and rear leaf spring shackle by two links. This will prevent damage to air
brake chambers of disabled vehicle.
26.
Pull 16 ft. (5 m) safety chain (26) tight and install on adapter grab hook (20).
6
26
20
2
30
Figure 12.
27.
Repeat Step (26) for other side of disabled vehicle.
28.
Release PARKING BRAKE on disabled vehicle (refer to M915 operator's manual).
CAUTION
Do not allow adapters to come in contact with blackout lights. Lights may
be damaged.
29.
Operate retrieval system until tow cylinders (2) are fully retracted.
CAUTION
16 ft. (5 m) safety chains must not hit rear brake chambers or blackout
lights. Adjust position of adapters if needed to center safety chains
between blackout lights and rear brake chambers. Failure to provide
clearance may result in damage to equipment.
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