TM 9-2350-277-10
TOW START DISABLED CARRIER
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Personnel Required
Operator
Driver ( 2)
Helper (H) ( 4)
Tools and Special Tools
Equipment Condition
Disabled carrier
Recovery vehicle
WARNING
A towed carrier does not have steering until it reaches 3 mph plus. Personnel can be killed or
injured. Use tow bar or two tow cables and use brakes to stop carrier, when necessary.
NOTE
The preferred method for tow starting a carrier is to use a tow bar. If tow bar is not available,
you can use tow cables.
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.
INSTALL TOW BAR ON DISABLED CARRIER AND RECOVERY VEHICLE
1.
Align rear of recovery vehicle with front of disabled carrier.
2.
Remove two retainer clips and pins from tow bar.
Change 2