TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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TOW BAR DEPLOYMENT

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools and Special Tools

General mechanic's tool kit

(WP 0135, Table 1, Item 2)

Materials/Parts

Leather gloves (WP 0133, Table 1)

Personnel Required

Crewman (6)

References

General maintenance instructions (WP 0102)

References (cont.)

General towing operations (WP 0066)

Pintle operation (WP 0070)

Shut down main engine (WP 0017)

Starting main engine (WP 0010)

Transmission shift selection (WP 0012)

Equipment Condition

Vehicle parked on level surface

WARNING

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Ensure proper lifting techniques are followed when removing or installing heavy

components. Refer to table, Maximum Lifting Capacity for Personnel (WP 0102),

for guidance when lifting and carrying objects. Use assistant(s) and/or suitable

lifting device when lifting heavy parts of components. Failure to comply may result

in personnel death, injury, and/or damage to equipment.

•

Tow bar weighs 280 lb (127.1 kg). Use chain hoist to remove, deploy and stow tow

bar. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.

GENERAL

The vehicle is equipped with two tow bars. One is stowed above the tow pintle and a spare is stowed on the

operator side of the vehicle.

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