TM 9-2320-279-10-2
M984A1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
2-85. TOW M1008 (CONT).
(44)
Set POWER switch (40) to OFF position.
(45)
Set POWER switch (43) to OFF position.
(46)
Set PTO ENGAGE switch
(44) to OFF position.
(47)
Turn on service drive lights
(para 2-10d).
(48)
Turn on emergency flashers on
wrecker (para 2-44a) and
disabled vehicle.
(49)
Push in PARKING BRAKE
control (45) and select desired
gear (para 2-11e).
WARNING
The M984A1 should not be operated at speeds over 15 mph except on paved
roads when the operator determines that the vehicle being towed and the
terrain allow safe operation. Engine brake switch must be "ON" for all
towing operations. The following are maximum safe speeds:
Terrain
Maximum speed, towed Maximum speed, towed
Condition
load up to 50,000 lbs
load above 50,000 lbs
on road-level
35
30
on road-hilly
30
20
off road
15
15
Speeds in excess of the above can result in loss of control, serious injury or death.
(50)
Transport disabled vehicle.
b. Front 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).
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