TM-9-2320-366-10-2 MTV Operator Manual M1083 Series - Volume 2 Download
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TM 9-2320-366-10-2 Change 2 2-749 2-62. TOWING DISABLED VEHICLE a. Towbar Connection. (1) Connect towbar between towing vehicle and disabled vehicle (para 2-61). (2) Cage rear brakes on disabled vehicle (para 3-18). WARNING CAUTION • 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. NOTE If disabled vehicle is a M1078 or M1083 series vehicle, proceed to subpara b. If disabled vehicle is another series vehicle, refer to Operator's manual for that vehicle. • 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 connected to the transmission transfer case must be removed when flat towing any M1078/M1083 series vehicle over 100 miles (161 Km) or towing speed is over 35 MPH. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.