TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-10 TOW START DISABLED CARRIER (M548A1) — Continued 0051 00 TOW START DISABLED CARRIER (M548A1) WARNING Before hooking up a tow bar or disconnecting the drive shafts between the differential and final drives, chock the carrier with blocks so it cannot move. WARNING A towed carrier does not have steering until it reaches 3 mph (5 km/hr). Death or injury could result. Use tow bar or use brakes to stop carrier, when necessary. NOTE All personnel except driver will disembark disabled carrier before towing operation begins. A carrier can be started by towing, if it can’t be started normally or with a slave cable. To be safe, use a tow bar if one is available. If not, use two tow cables and tow hooks. 1. Connect tow bar or towing cables between disabled carrier and tow carrier (WP 0049 00). 0051 00-2