TM 9--2350--292--100043 00--1OPERATE TOW BAR0043 00THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:Deploying Tow Bar, Connecting Tow Bar, Disconnect Tow Bar, Stowing Tow BarINITIAL SETUP:Tools and special ToolsSocket 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 RequiredThreeEquipment ConditionsVehicle parked and brakes locked; main engine shutdown (WP 0019 00)ReferencesWP 0012 00WP 0019 00WP 0042 00WP 0128 00The vehicle is equipped with two tow bars. One is stowed above towing pintle and a spare is stowed on left side ofvehicle. Do not exceed 17 mph (27 kmph) while towing disabled vehicle with tow bar. Make wide sweeping turnsmade up of many smaller turns to keep both vehicles in line while towing.DEPLOYING TOW BAR1. 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).WARNINGTow bar weighs 280 lbs (127.1 kg). Use chain hoist to remove, deploy and stow towbar. 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.2143856567
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