TM 9-2330-383-14&P
2-15.
CONNECTING HEMAT TO TOWING VEHICLE (OPTIONAL METHOD) (CONT)
NOTE
Raising towbar is a two-step operation. The tightening device will fill
with strap and cease operating before the towbar reaches desired
height.
(5)
Operate tightening device (6) and raise towbar (7) as far as possible.
When device ceases operation, place lug wrench extension bar (8) (from
Basic Issue Items (BII), appendix C) between towbar (7), and lower
reinforcing bar. Again release tightening device (6) and pull free end
through until all slack is removed.
(6)
Re-engage tightening device (6) and continue raising towbar (7) until
bottom of lunette (6.1) is level with lower hook portion of opened
pintle (approximately 39-1/2 inches).
(7)
Step away from towbar (7) and into clear view of vehicle operator.
Direct vehicle operator to back towing vehicle until front of lunette
(6.1) just touches inner portion of opened pintle. Ensure that operator
stops vehicle and sets brakes.
(8)
Approach towbar (7) and ensure that lunette (6.1) is alined (side to
side) with lower hook of opened pintle. Release strap tightening device
(6). Weight of towbar will cause lunette to drop onto lower hook of
pintle. If towing vehicle needs to move slightly forward or aft for
lunette alinement, step away from towbar into clear view of vehicle
operator, and signal the appropriate vehicle movement until lunette
drops into place.
(9)
Unhook strap hooks from each other and remove small end of strap from
towbar ring. Remove strap from spare tire and stow in storage box.
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