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M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
(24) Release disabled vehicle's parking brake and place transmission in
neutral (refer to M1008 operator's manual).
(25) Using retrieval controls, retract tow cylinders (2) and lift cylinder (19)
until adapters (15) are positioned tight against rear bumper (20) with
tow eyes (27) between adapters and tow cylinders fully retracted.
CAUTION
Make sure tow chain does not contact rear leaf spring
shackle bolts or damage to equipment may result.
NOTE
12 ft (3.5 m) tow chain can be adjusted to allow strap
adapters to lift evenly.
(26) Raise disabled vehicle until rear tires (28) are approximately 6 in.
(150 mm) above ground.
(27) Lower disabled vehicle until rear tires (28) contact ground, but 12-ft
(3.5 m) tow chains (22) remain tight,
(28) Attach grab hooks (29) to 12-ft (3.5 m) tow chains (22).
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