TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
TM-9-2350-256-10 - Page 372 of 796
DISCONNECTING TOW BAR
WARNING
Ensure disabled vehicle will not move after it is disconnected from the M88A1. If final
drives of disabled vehicle were disconnected for towing, disabled vehicle will not have any
brakes. Chock the track on the towed vehicle before moving between vehicles to
disconnect tow bar. Failure to comply may result in movement of the disabled vehicle
causing personnel death, injury, and/or damage to equipment.
1.
Chock the towed vehicle’s track.
NOTE
The steering wheel may have to be moved left and right quickly, then returned to center
position to relieve binding between the tow bar and tow pintle. Ensure vehicle engine is
started and running, shift lever is in Neutral (N) position, and brakes are released.
2.
Open tow pintle (Figure 4, Item 1) (WP 0070).
WARNING
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.
3.
Lift tow bar (Figure 4, Item 2) until it is clear of tow pintle (Figure 4, Item 1).
4.
Start main engine (WP 0010), shift transmission selector (WP 0012) to 2nd position, and release brakes.
5.
Move M88A1 forward until lunette end (Figure 4, Item 3) of tow bar (Figure 4, Item 2) is clear of tow pintle
(Figure 4, Item 1).
Figure 4.
Disconnecting Pintle and Lunette.
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