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M984A1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
2-83. TOW M966 (CONT).
d. Rear Disconnect.
NOTE
This is a two-soldier task.
(1)
Set transmission range selector (1 or 1.1) to N (neutral).
(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.
CAUTION
Do not contact pintle hook with lift cylinder or
equipment damage could occur.
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.
(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 safety chain at
front A-frames are slack.
WARNING
If disabled vehicle's parking brake is inoperable, chock
wheels of disabled vehicle. Failure to chock wheels may
result in personal injury.
(4)
Apply PARKING BRAKE on disabled vehicle (refer to M966
operator's manual). If parking brake is inoperable, chock wheels on
disabled vehicle.
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