TM-9-2510-247-13-P
FIFTH WHEEL TOWING DEVICE MODEL 250M
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL, REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
JULY 2004
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WARNING
TOWING (Continued)
Towing of a single vehicle with non-functioning brakes must be limited to not more than 25 mph on the
highway and 15 mph off-road. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Towing of vehicle combinations with non-functioning brakes is prohibited.
Failure to comply may result in
injury or death to personnel.
Prior to transporting loads, ensure the transport leg assembly is locked in the vertical position or the handle
may swing free and cause injury or death to personnel.
M1074 and M1075 (PLS Series) can only be transported with no payload.
Failure to comply may result in
injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
TIEDOWN
Put transmissions in neutral on towed equipment.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to
personnel.
Make sure gun turrets or other rotating parts are properly secured.
Failure to comply may result in death or
injury to personnel.
Make sure all BII items are properly stowed on the towing device.
Remote shoud be stored with control
switches toward the top of the tool box.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Check the prime mover and the trailer brakes and lights for proper operation.
Failure to comply may result in
injury or death to personnel.
Check all tiedowns at first opportunity after departure.
Recheck all tiedowns at halts and any time you
suspect a problem.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Safety chains should be installed at a 45° angle to prevent shifting.
Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel.
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