TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
TM-9-2350-256-10 - Page 371 of 796
CONNECTING TOW BAR - Continued
WARNING
•
Use extreme caution when moving vehicle into position. Ensure personnel stay out
from between vehicles while M88A1 is being positioned. Failure to comply may
result in personnel death or injury.
•
When backing the vehicle, two personnel must guide operator. Both guides must
stand to the same side of vehicle at a safe distance. Front guide must be visible to
operator. Failure to comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or
damage to equipment.
6.
Start main engine (WP 0010) and back M88A1 until lunette end (Figure 3, Item 3) of tow bar
(Figure 3, Item 2) is over open tow pintle (Figure 3, Item 1) and lower tow bar into tow pintle.
Figure 3.
Connecting Pintle and Lunette.
7.
Apply brakes, shift transmission shift selector (WP 0012) to P position to lock brakes. Shut down main
engine (WP 0017).
8.
Close and secure tow pintle (Figure 3, Item 1) (WP 0070).
9.
Refer to General Towing Operations (WP 0066) and check disabled vehicle technical manual for unique
towing procedures before towing.
END OF TASK
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