TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
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GENERAL TOWING OPERATIONS
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Shackle, 21-ton (2) (WP 0132, Table 1, Item 45)
Personnel Required
Crewman (3)
References
Connecting tow cables (WP 0069)
References (cont.)
FM 4-30.31 (WP 0131)
Surveying level operation (WP 0067)
Tow bar deployment (WP 0068)
Transmission shift selection (WP 0012)
Unusual terrain operation (WP 0062)
WARNING
•
When a disabled vehicle weight is more than the M88’s vehicle weight a hold back
vehicle is required for any towing operation. If the disabled vehicle weight cannot
be determined the use of a hold back vehicle is required. Failure to comply may
result in personnel death, injury, and/or damage to equipment.
•
Do not exceed maximum speeds for towing with tow bar or tow cables. Failure to
comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or damage to equipment.
•
Use extreme caution when moving vehicles into position. Ensure personnel stay
out from between vehicles while M88A1 is being positioned. Failure to comply may
result in personnel death or injury.
•
Verify percentage of slopes before descending and/or ascending hills. Do not
exceed an uphill or downhill slope of 30 percent during any towing operations.
Failure to comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or
damage to equipment.
GENERAL TOWING OPERATION GUIDANCE
NOTE
•
The M88A1 is authorized to tow only one vehicle at a time.
•
All equipment needed for towing operations is stored on vehicle.
•
This work package should be used in conjunction with FM 4-30.31 (WP 0131) to
perform recovery operations.
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