TM 9-2350-238-10
TO WING A
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DISABLED M578 RECOVERY VEHICLE– CONTINUED
Remove tow hooks from hull lugs and
stow in stowage box.
Install tow bar between pintle on towing
vehicle and tow lugs on towed vehicle.
When towing a vehicle, turn in
a wide arc to prevent inter-
ference of tracks and undue
Remove blocks from tracks of towed
side strain on tow bar.
vehicle.
9 When towing a vehicle at night, turn
Shift towed vehicle into N (neutral).
towed vehicle lights ON if tactical situa-
tion permits. Ail other switches should
Release brake on towed vehicle and
be OFF.
signal towing vehicle to start.
TO WING OTHER DISABLED VEHICLES
Vehicle reparation for towing varies from
Some vehicles with long gun tubes, such as
.
.
item to item. Always refer to operator’s
M110A2, must be towed-backwards to avoid
manual of vehicle to be towed for detailed
hitting M578 recovery vehicle cab with gun
towing procedures.
tube or muzzle brake.
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