TM 9-2320-366-10-2
a. Towbar Connection.
WARNING
DO NOT flat tow a fully loaded MTV and trailer combination. The
MTV Wrecker towbar can be damaged if weight capacity is
exceeded. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death
to personnel or damage to equipment.
When towing a vehicle with nonfunctional brakes, use extreme
caution and reduce/adjust speed accordingly. Failure to comply
may result in serious injury or death to personnel or damage to
equipment.
CAUTION
Flat towing is the recommended means of towing. Lift and tow should
only be performed in situations that provide no other means to move the
disabled vehicle. Lift and tow may damage frame. Failure to comply
may result in damage to equipment.
Both drive shafts connected to the transmission transfer case must be
removed when flat towing any M1078/M1083 series vehicle over 100
miles (161 Km) or towing speed is over 35 MPH. Failure to comply may
result in damage to equipment.
(1)
Connect towbar between towing vehicle and disabled vehicle (para 2-61).
(2)
Cage rear brakes on disabled vehicle (para 3-18).
NOTE
If disabled vehicle is a M1078 or M1083 series vehicle, proceed to subpara
b. If disabled vehicle is another series vehicle, refer to Operator's manual for
that vehicle.
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