TM-9-2350-261-10

CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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TM 9-2350-261-10

TOW START DISABLED CARRIER — Continued

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NOTE

The method for tow starting a carrier is to use a tow bar. All personnel except driver will

disembark disabled carrier before towing operation begins.

Thoroughly inspect towing equipment before towing operation begins.

Two helpers, one at left front and one at left rear of recovery vehicle, act as road guides. Two

other helpers install tow bar.

If batteries are dead after tow start, the radios and lights will not work. Engine and

transmission will be able to function properly.

1.

Align rear of recovery vehicle with front of disabled carrier.

2.

Remove two retainer clips and pins from tow bar.

3.

Connect tow bar to towing eyes of disabled carrier and secure with two pins and retainer clips.

4.

Remove cotter pin from tow pintle on recovery vehicle.

5.

Pull up on pintle hook latch and open pintle.

6.

Connect tow bar to tow pintle. Close tow pintle over tow bar. Check that tow pintle latch is closed.

7.

Install cotter pin to secure pintle hook latch closed.

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