TM 5-2350-262-10
Change 5 2-55
DISABLED VEHICLE
TOWING VEHICLE
5
1
Make sure
the disabled vehicle is in the
SPRUNG position. If necessary, manually
extend bump stops (p 2-114).
2
Disconnect final drives (p 2-116).
3
Remove two tow shackles (1) from dIs-
abled vehicle and store in vehicle.
4
Attach tow bar (2) to tow lugs (3) of
disabled vehicle and pintle hook (4) of
towing vehicle.
5
Shift transmission shift lever (5) to N
(neutral) in towed vehicle.
6
When towing the vehicle at night, lights
should be tumed on to suit the tactical
situation. All other switches and controls
should be OFF.
•
Disconnect final drives before
towing to prevent damage to
the steer unit.
•
Turn towing vehicle in a wide
arc to prevent undue strain on
uspension of disabled vehicle
and tow bar.
•
Do not tow disabled vehicles
over 5 mph (8 km/h).
•
Use a tow bar when towing a
disabled vehicle with the final
drives disconnected. When
towing a disabled vehicle in N
(neutral), there is a danger of
the towed vehicle overrunning
the towing vehicle.
•
The apron Cylinders can be
damaged if the vehicle is towed
from the front. Use the rear tow
brackets or shackels only to
tow the M9.
CAUTION
