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M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
2-77. TOW M151 (CONT).
b. Front Disconnect.
NOTE
This is a two-soldier task.
(1) Set transmission range selector (1) to N.
(2) Pull PARKING BRAKE control (2).
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 6 to 12 in. (150 to 305 mm) to
allow for adjustment when removing adapters.
(3) Prepare retrieval system for operation (para 2-72). Alternately pull
TOW and LIFT CYLINDER control levers to extend lift cylinder and tow
cylinder to lower towed vehicle to ground until tow chains at front
A-frame are slack and adapters rest on ground.
WARNING
If disabled vehicle's parking brake is inoperative, chock
wheels of disabled vehicle. Failure to chock wheels may
result in personal injury.
(4) Apply PARKING BRAKE on disabled vehicle (refer to Ml5l operator's
manual). If parking brake is inoperative, chock wheels on disabled
vehicle.
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