TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

TM-9-2350-256-10 - Page 369 of 796

CONNECTING TOW BAR

1.

Remove two locking pins (Figure 2, Item 3) and clevis pins (Figure 2, Item 4) from clevis (Figure 2, Item 5)

of tow bar (Figure 2, Item 1).

CAUTION

•

When attempting to tow ABRAMS combat tank, always connect tow bar to smaller

of two holes in tank upper lifting eyes on front of vehicle.

•

Ensure clevis markings (TOW

↑

BAR) are facing upward with arrow pointing toward

tow bar when securing clevis to tow lugs of disabled vehicle or upper lifting eyes

on front of ABRAMS FOV. Failure to comply will result in damage to equipment.

2.

Place clevis (Figure 2, Item 5) over tow lugs (Figure 2, Item 2) of disabled vehicle or smaller of two holes in

upper lifting eyes on front of ABRAMS, and insert clevis pins (Figure 2, Item 4) and locking pins

(Figure 2, Item 3).

Figure 2.

Connecting Tow Bar.

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