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M984E1 General Operation Procedures (Cont)
CAUTION
After attaching chain to grab hook, remove chain from
grab hook and increase chain slack between grab hook
and rear leaf spring shackle by two links. This will
prevent damage to air brake chambers of disabled
vehicle.
(25) Pull safety chain (26) tight and install chain on adapter grab hook (20).
(26) Repeat step (25) for other side of disabled vehicle.
(27) Release PARKING BRAKE on disabled vehicle (refer to M915 operator's
manual).
CAUTION
Do not allow adapters to come in contact with blackout
lights. Lights may be damaged.
(28) Alternately push in
TOW and LIFT
CYLINDER control levers until tow
cylinders (2) are fully retracted.
CAUTION
Safety chains must not hit rear brake chambers or
blackout lights. Adjust position of adapters if needed to
center safety chains between blackout lights and rear
brake chambers. Failure to provide clearance could
result in damage to equipment.
(29) Push in LIFT CYLINDER control lever to retract lift cylinder (30) until
slack is removed from safety chains (26).
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