TM 9-2320-279-10-2
M984A1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
2-73. TOW M977 (CONT).
b. Front Disconnect.
NOTE
This is a two-soldier task.
(1)
Set transmission range selector (1 or 1.1) to N (neutral).
(2)
Pull PARKING BRAKE control (2).
(3)
Pull TRAILER AIR SUPPLY control (3).
WARNING
Do not stand between vehicles while disabled vehicle is
raised off ground. Falling vehicle can cause serious
injury or death.
NOTE
After lowering disabled vehicle, extend lift and tow
cylinders approximately 2 to 4 inches (50 to 100 mm) to
allow for adjustment when removing adapters.
(4)
Prepare retrieval system for operation (para 2-72) and pull LIFT
CYLINDER control lever to extend lift cylinder and lower towed
vehicle to ground.
WARNING
If disabled vehicle's air system is inoperative, chock
wheels of disabled vehicle. Failure to chock wheels may
result in personal injury.
(5)
Pull PARKING BRAKE control (2) on disabled vehicle. If parking
brake is inoperable chock wheels on disabled vehicle.
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