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M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
2-77. TOW M151 (CONT).
NOTE
Open pintle hook on disabled vehicle before performing
step {30) and close pintle hook after performing step (32).
(30) Route 12-ft (3.5 m) cross chain (30) through right strap adapter
brace (17) and pintle hook (31) on disabled vehicle.
(31) Pull 12-ft (3.5 m) cross chain (30) tight and attach grab hook (32) to
chain.
(32) Repeat steps (30) and (31) for other side of disabled vehicle.
NOTE
Adjust chain slack so cross chains just touch the
ground.
Cross chains can be routed to towing shackles or
safety chain hoop. `lbwing shackles can be used only
when tow cylinders are extended.
Cross chains will act as safety chains when connected
to wrecker.
(33) Route two 12-ft (3.5 m) cross chains (30) through safety chain hoop (33)
on wrecker and secure grab hooks (34) with safety shackles (35).
(34) Wrap two springs (1) around crosstube (7) and secure.
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