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M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
a. Introduction. The M984E1 wrecker is capable of towing a wide range of
vehicles. The towing cylinders and crosstube attach to the disabled vehicle by
means of adapters that mount on the crosstube. The lift and tow cylinders are
used to position the adapters, raise/lower and tow the disabled vehicle. Chains
are attached between the wrecker and disabled vehicle for safety purposes.
CAUTION
Extreme care must be used when towing the disabled
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vehicle to prevent further damage to disabled
vehicle.
Both tow cylinders must be fully retracted before
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towing the disabled vehicle, or damage to tow
cylinders may result.
Shackles must be removed from rear tow eyes on
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M984E1 wrecker before performing retrieval
operations or damage to tow cylinders may result.
NOTE
When possible, front towing is preferred for larger
vehicles, because braking can be controlled to the
rear of most vehicles with the towing air lines.
The disabled vehicle's operator manual must be check-
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ed for towing preparation before the vehicle is towed.
See VOL 1 for additional towing info on HEMTT.
For detailed instructions on towing procedures refer
to FM 20-22.
Because of M984E1 wrecker rigid retrieval system all
OFF-ROAD TOWING must be performed with towed
vehicles front or rear lifted off ground.
