TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
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TOW DISABLED M88A1
INITIAL SETUP:
Personnel Required
Crewman (3)
References
Connecting tow cables (WP 0069)
References (cont.)
General towing operations (WP 0066)
Tow bar deployment (WP 0068)
Transmission shift selection (WP 0012)
TOW DISABLED M88A1
NOTE
•
Do not tow the M88A1 faster than 12 mph (19 km/h) over hard level ground with
tow bar, or do not tow the M88A1 faster than 3 mph (5 km/h) over rough terrain
with tow cables.
•
A hold-back vehicle will be needed when tow cables are used.
1.
Position recovery vehicle in front of disabled M88A1.
2.
Connect tow bar (WP 0068) or tow cables (WP 0069) to both vehicles.
CAUTION
•
Do not disconnect final drives unless transmission problems are suspected. If
transmission problems are suspected, disconnect final drives to prevent damage to
transmission.
•
Do not tow M88A1 backwards with final drives connected. Always disconnect final
drives before towing vehicle backwards.
Failure to comply may cause damage to equipment.
3.
Shift transmission shift selector (WP 0012) in disabled M88A1 to N position. Position brake pedal upward to
ensure brakes are fully released.
4.
Tow vehicle In Accordance With (IAW) General Towing Operations (WP 0066).
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