TM-9-2320-387-10 HMMWV Operator Manual Download
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TM 9-2320-387-10 Change 1 2-87 d. Towing Shelter Vehicle from Rear (Rear Wheels Up). NOTE It will be necessary to remove the wrecker lifting eyes (shackle) prior to attaching the towbar arms. (1) Attach the eye of the towbar (3) to the pintle (4) of the vehicle requiring towing and the towbar arms to the wrecker rear lifting eye attaching bracket. CAUTION Ensure that wrecker hoisting boom and hook are centered over the lifting shackles. Failure to do this may result in difficult turning during towing operations. NOTE If necessary, relocate the rear lifting shackles from the ends of the bumper to the location indicated. (2) Install the two hooks of chain assembly (1) through the rear lifting shackles (6) and attach the chain assembly (1) to the wrecker’s hoisting hook (2). (3) Secure safety chain (5) to towed vehicle’s frame and to wrecker directly behind bumpers and let safety chain (5) dip to about 1 ft (30.5 cm) from the ground.