TM 9-2350-256-10(c)Place exhaust deflector in center position on both sides during towing operation.(d)An observer must be used to assist driver when rigging vehicle and during towing operations.(e)Personnel must not ride on or in an M1MBT while it is being towed.(f)Avoid sudden stops or turns. Make a wide gradual turn in 1st gear.(g)During normal M1MBT towing operations, use same procedures used for cross-country towing. Useof third vehicle as a holdback vehicle is required even when using tow bar for extended hauling. Thishelps prevent heavier M1MBT from pushing M88A1 to side or jackknifing when stopped.WARNINGThese speeds are for good conditions. Go slow if ground is unsafe.NOTEThe M88A1 is authorized to tow only one vehicle at a time.(3)Towingspeeds.When towing another vehicle, following speeds should be maintained:SpeedSurface/Condition10 to 13 mphHard, level surface (tow bar used)(16 to 21 km/h)5 mphHard, level, smooth road (tow bar(8 km/h)and braking vehicle used) towing M1MBT2 mphHilly or level cross-country (tow cables used)(3 km/h)These figures are only averages. You might have to go slower for safe traveling. Check with operator'smanual of vehicle being towed.(4)Connectingtowbar.Use tow bar when traveling over level ground. Tow cables must be used when towingover rough ground or cross-country.2-121
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