RIGGING BETWEEN VEHICLES

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While rigging is being erected between vehicles, turn off

the engines and apply the brakes. This prevents pos-

sible injury to the recovery personnel and disabled

vehicle crew or damage to the vehicles.

Safety devices/keys/shackle pins should be securely in

place on all tow hooks, shackles, or other items of

equipment before beginning any operation.

POSITIONING GUN TUBES

POSITIONING

During tank recovery (towing), position the main gun tube so

that it will not be damaged. If the gun tube of a disabled tank is

involved in a collision (this could occur on a nosed or over-

turned tank), support maintenance personnel should always

check the gun before firing.

TOW BAR HANDLING

Before attempting to tow a disabled vehicle, make sure

you are familiar with the location, features, and operation

of all components of the tow bar. Some tow bars have

operator's instruction decals mounted on them. Ensure

the proper tow bar is used based on the equipment

being towed. Tow bars can be used to tow any vehicle

up to the gross weight of the tow bar's towing capacity.

Before attaching the tow bar to a disabled vehicle, set

parking brake and place chock blocks in the front and

rear of the tracks of disabled vehicle. After attaching the

tow bar, set parking brake on recovery vehicle and shut

down the engine. Release parking brakes on disabled

vehicle (if applicable, disconnect final drives) and re-

move chock blocks.