TM 9--2350--292--10
0043 00--1
OPERATE TOW BAR
0043 00
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Deploying Tow Bar, Connecting Tow Bar, Disconnect Tow Bar, Stowing Tow Bar
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and special Tools
Socket wrench set (item 38, Table 2, WP 0128 00)
Sling (item 43, Table 1, WP 0128 00)
Chain Hoist (item 8, Table 1, WP 0128 00)
Personnel Required
Three
Equipment Conditions
Vehicle parked and brakes locked; main engine shut
down (WP 0019 00)
References
WP 0012 00
WP 0019 00
WP 0042 00
WP 0128 00
The vehicle is equipped with two tow bars. One is stowed above towing pintle and a spare is stowed on left side of
vehicle. Do not exceed 17 mph (27 kmph) while towing disabled vehicle with tow bar. Make wide sweeping turns
made up of many smaller turns to keep both vehicles in line while towing.
DEPLOYING TOW BAR
1. Loosen nuts (1) that secure deflector assembly brackets (2) to engine deck studs (3).
2. Position deflector assembly (4) in full--up position and secure nuts (1).
3. Loosen nuts (5) and open clamps (6).
WARNING
Tow bar weighs 280 lbs (127.1 kg). Use chain hoist to remove, deploy and stow tow
bar. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
4. Secure sling to tow bar (7).
5. Attach chain hoist to lifting eye (8) and sling.
6. Remove tow bar (7) from clamps (6) using chain hoist.
7. Lower tow bar (7) to ground and remove chain hoist and sling.
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