TM-9-2350-261-10 Operator Manual M113A2 M577A2 M1064 M1068 M1059 M901A1 Download
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TM 9-2350-261-10 TOW START DISABLED CARRIER — Continued 0065 00 NOTE The method for tow starting a carrier is to use a tow bar. All personnel except driver will disembark disabled carrier before towing operation begins. Thoroughly inspect towing equipment before towing operation begins. Two helpers, one at left front and one at left rear of recovery vehicle, act as road guides. Two other helpers install tow bar. If batteries are dead after tow start, the radios and lights will not work. Engine and transmission will be able to function properly. 1. Align rear of recovery vehicle with front of disabled carrier. 2. Remove two retainer clips and pins from tow bar. 3. Connect tow bar to towing eyes of disabled carrier and secure with two pins and retainer clips. 4. Remove cotter pin from tow pintle on recovery vehicle. 5. Pull up on pintle hook latch and open pintle. 6. Connect tow bar to tow pintle. Close tow pintle over tow bar. Check that tow pintle latch is closed. 7. Install cotter pin to secure pintle hook latch closed. 0065 00-2