TM 9-2320-279-10-2
M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
2-78. TOW M520 (CONT).
Set PTO ENGAGE switch (56) to OFF position.
(51)
Push in TRAILER AIR SUPPLY control (57).
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Turn on service drive lights (para 2-10d).
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Turn on emergency flashers on wrecker (para 2-44a) and disabled
(54)
vehicle.
(55) Push in PARKING BRAKE control (58) and select desired gear
(para 2-11e).
WARNING
The M984E1 should not be operated at speeds over 15 mph except on paved roads when the operator
determines that the vehicle being towed and the terrain allow safe operation. Engine brake stitch must
be " ON' for all towing operations. The following are maximum safe speeds
Terrain
Maximum speed, towed
Maximum speed, towed
load up to 50,000 Ibs
load above 50,000 Ibs
Condition
35
30
on road-level
20
on road-hilly
30
15
15
off road
Speeds in excess of the above can result in 10SS of control, serious injury or death.
(56) Transport disabled vehicle.
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