TM 9-2330-383-14&P
2-29. EMERGENCY TOWING WITH M270 MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM (MLRS) VEHICLE
CONSTRAINTS (CONT)
CAUTION
Do not use pivot/jackknife operations when towing the trailer with the
M270. Damage to equipment may result.
30 - 45 left/right of center
Turning radius .........................
2-30. CONNECTING HEMAT TO M270 MLRS
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WARNING
Tow with the M270 during wartime usage, under emergency conditions
only, as a last resort. Injury or death to personnel may result.
Use extreme caution when towing the trailer with the M270. Trailer
will have no braking capability. Death or serious injury may result.
To avoid injury to personnel and damage to equipment, set chocks front
and rear of rear tires on trailer.
a. Set chocks front and rear of rear tires on trailer and pull out brake
control valve to set brakes.
CAUTION
Towbar angle will be steep, as much as 30 degrees. Use caution to
avoid trailer damage.
NOTE
If travel is expected to be over a short distance (100 yards or under)
and over even terrain, perform steps b and c. If travel is expected
to be over a long distance (over 100 yards) and/or over uneven
terrain, also perform steps d through f.
In the following step, step d of para. 2-15 does not apply to
connecting the trailer to the M270.
b. Using two spotters, one to watch towbar and pintle and one to relay hand
signals to M270 operator, connect trailer to M270 (refer to para. 2-15).
c. If system is charged with air, push in on brake control valve to release
brakes. If system is not charged, brakes must be caged (refer to para.
3-6). Remove chocks. Trailer is
now ready to tow on even terrain. If
towed on uneven terrain, continue with steps d through f.
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