TM-9-2320-365-10 LMTV Operator Manual M1078 Series Download
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TM 9-2320-365-10 2-320 Change 2 2-51. TOWING DISABLED VEHICLE a. Towbar Connection. • DO NOT flat tow a fully loaded MTV and trailer combination. The MTV Wrecker towbar can be damaged if weight capacity is exceeded. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment. • When towing a vehicle with nonfunctional brakes, use extreme caution and reduce/adjust speed accordingly. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment. • Flat towing is the recommended means of towing. Lift and tow should only be performed in situations that provide no other means to move the disabled vehicle. Lift and tow may damage frame. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment. • Both drive shafts must be removed when flat towing an M1078 series vehicle over 100 miles (161km) or if towing speed is over 35 MPH. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment. (1) Connect towbar between towing vehicle and disabled vehicle (para 2-50). (2) Cage rear brakes on disabled vehicle (para 3-14). NOTE If disabled vehicle is a M1078 series vehicle, proceed to subpara b. If disabled vehicle is another series vehicle, refer to Operator's manual for that vehicle. WARNING CAUTION