TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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USING INSIDE PULL HANDLES

1.

Remove quick-release pin (Figure 1, Item 1), shield (Figure 1, Item 2) will pivot down exposing

handles (Figure 1, Item 5) and will release pushbutton switch (Figure 1, Item 4). This action activates the

engine fuel shutoff solenoid and shuts the main engine off. Also, the fire extinguisher shutoff

light (Figure 1, Item 6) is illuminated on gauge panel (Figure 1, Item 3).

2.

Grab one handle (Figure 1, Item 5) and pull hard. If fire is intense or an explosion is possible, grab both

handles, pull hard, and get away fast.

3.

Pull second handle (Figure 1, Item 5) hard to release the second bank of cylinders, if only one handle was

pulled and fire was not extinguished.

4.

Exit vehicle immediately after discharging fire extinguisher.

Figure 1.

Inside FFES Pull Handles.

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