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M98E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
(27) Release PARKING BRAKE on disabled vehicle (refer to M966 operator's
manual.)
CAUTION
Do not allow lift cylinder to touch pintle hook.
Equipment may be damaged.
(28) Alternately push in
TOW and LIFT
CYLINDER control levers until tow
cylinders (2) are fully retracted.
(29) Push in LIFT CYLINDER control lever to retract lift cylinder (28) until
slack is removed from safety chains (24).
NOTE
Safety chains can be routed to towing shackles or
q
safety chain hoop. Towing shackles can be used only
after tow cylinders are extended.
Adjust chain slack so safety chains just touch the
q
ground.
(30) Route two safety chains (24) through safety chain hoop (29) on wrecker
and secure grab hooks (30) with safety shackle (31).
(31) Wrap two springs (1) around crosstube (7) and secure.
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