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RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014
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TOW DISABLED VEHICLE - Continued
1.
Position M88A1 and connect tow bar (WP 0068) or cables (WP 0069) between M88A1 and disabled vehicle.
WARNING
•
A holdback (braking) vehicle equal to or greater than disabled vehicle weight
is required.
•
Ensure when connecting to an Abrams FOV to connect 21-ton shackles to
towing eyes.
Failure to comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or damage to equipment.
2.
Position the holdback (braking) vehicle and use crossed tow cables as the method for attaching the
holdback vehicle to the disabled vehicle. Connect tow cables using 21 ton shackles. Refer to Figure 1 for
examples of proper connections.
Figure 1.
Towing Configurations with Holdback (Braking) Vehicle.
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