TM 9-2350-256-102-11. OPERATING PROCEDURES-Continued.(e)Keep speed around 2.5 to 3 mph (4.0 to 4.8 km/h) when towing cross-country. When using cables fortowing, a third vehicle must be used. This is to hold back disabled vehicle if final drives have beendisconnected. Refer to FM 20-22 for procedures. Check operator's manual of disabled vehicle fortowing.(f)Final drives on tracked vehicles, other than M88A1, will be disconnected on disabled vehicle if it is tobe towed more than 0.25 mile (0.42 km). Disconnect as instructed in that vehicle's manual.(6)TowingtheM88A1.CAUTION·Do not use M88A1 brakes continuously: they will burn out.·If tow cabled are used to tow M88A1, a driver must be stationed on M88A1 tooperate brakes.·When a vehicle other than an M88A1 is used for towing be sure its towingpintle is strong enough to take the load.·These speeds are for good ground conditions. Go slower if ground is unsafe.·Do not disconnect final drives unless transmission problems are suspected. Iftransmission problems are suspected, disconnect final drives to preventfurther damage to transmission. If M88A1 is going to be towed with cablesmore than 0.25 mile (0.42 km), have a third vehicle hookup with a cable behindvehicle to act as braking unit. Refer to FM 20-22 for procedures.·Do not tow the M88A1 backwards with final drives connected. Alwaysdisconnect final drives before towing vehicle backwards.·Do not tow M88A1 faster than 12 mph (19.3 km/h) with tow bar on level groundor 2.5 mph (4.0 km/h) with tow cables.2-126
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