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M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
b. Front Disconnect.
NOTE
(1) Set transmission range selector (1) to N.
(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 in. (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 until safety chains at front axle are slack.
WARNING
If disabled vehicle's air system is inoperative, chock
wheels of disabled vehicle. Failure to chock wheels may
result in personal injury.
(5) Apply PARKING BRAKE on disabled vehicle (refer to M123 operator's
manual). If parking brake is inoperative, chock wheels on disabled
vehicle.
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