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CAUTION
Before initiating vehicle recovery, operator should be familiar with
basic vehicle recovery techniques and precautions. Refer to FM 20-22,
Vehicle Recovery Operations.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph (48 kph), or a towing
distance of 50 mi (48 km), without first removing the front propeller
shaft and/or rear propeller shaft, as specified in table 2-3. Failure to
remove the necessary propeller shafts may result in damage to the
transmission and/or transfer case.
Do not exceed 15 mph (24 kph) towing speed when towing a shelter
vehicle. Failure to comply may cause damage to equipment.
Avoid sharp turns and U-turns when towing. Failure to comply may
cause damage to equipment.
NOTE
Towing operations for M1113, M1114, M1151, and M1152 vehicles
are basically the same.
If propeller shafts are to be removed, notify unit maintenance
personnel.
Towing pintle (front bumper) provides improved driver control when
moving trailers in hard-to-maneuver areas and during aircraft
loading operations.
Vehicle Towing Mode
Prop Shafts
Rear wheels up
Front off
Front wheels up
Rear off
Four wheels on ground
Front and rear off
a. Towing Vehicle from Front (Four Wheels on Ground with Like Vehicle).
CAUTION
Always use a towbar when towing vehicle. Failure to do so may
cause damage to equipment.
Place transmission and transfer case in N (neutral) (para. 2-13) prior
to towing a HMMWV vehicle from the front by a like vehicle at GVW
with all wheels on the ground. Failure to comply may cause damage
to one or both vehicles.
(1) Attach towbar (2) to the towing shackle brackets (4) of the vehicle to be
towed and to the pintle hook (1) of the towing vehicle.
(2) Attach safety chain (5) to vehicle frames directly behind bumper (3) or
bumperette (6). Let safety chain (5) dip to about 1 ft (30.5 cm) from the ground.
(3) Place transmission and transfer case shift levers in N
(neutral) (para. 2-13).
(4) Turn on hazard warning lights on both towing and disabled vehicles
(5) Depress parking brake release button and release parking brake lever
(6) Proceed with towing operation. The vehicle is capable of towing a vehicle
of similar weight, fully loaded, for a distance of 50 mi (80 km).
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