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M984A1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
2-85. TOW M1008 (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.
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) by alternately
pulling TOW and LIFT CYLINDER control levers to extend lift
cylinder and tow cylinder to lower towed vehicle to ground but
allowing tow chains to remain tight.
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 and place transmission in PARK on
disabled vehicle (refer to M1008 operator's manual). If parking
brake is inoperable, chock wheels on disabled vehicle.
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