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M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
2-73. TOW M977 (CONT).
NOTE
If disabled vehicle has towing shackles installed,
remove shackles and stow in disabled vehicle.
(16) Attach two springs (1) on tow cylinders (2).
WARNING
Adapters may have to be held in the upright position
while moving the crosstube. Falling adapters may cause
personal injury.
(17) Rotate adapters (15) so mounting holes (18) are on top.
WARNING
Keep hands and fingers away from adapters and tow
eyes when operating retriever controls. Personal injury
could result.
(18) Soldier A
operates retrieval system (para 2-72) while Soldiers A
and B
position crosstube (7) so holes in adapters (15) aline with rear tow
eyes (19).
(19) Insert pins (17) through adapters (15) and rear tow eyes (19). Install
quick pins (16).
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