TM 9--2350--292--10
0043 00--2
OPERATE TOW BAR -- CONTINUED
0043 00
CONNECTING TOW BAR
1. Install pin (9) and locking pin (10) in tow bar (7).
2. Remove locking pins (11) and clevis pins (12) from clevis (13) of tow bar (7).
CAUTION
When attempting to tow Abrams combat tank, always connect tow bar to smaller of two holes
in tank’s upper lifting eyes on front of vehicle.
Make sure clevis markings “TOW
BAR” are facing upward with arrow pointing towards tow
bar when securing clevis to tow lugs of disabled vehicle or upper lifting eyes on front of
Abrams FOV. Failure to comply will result in equipment damage.
3. Place clevis (13) over the tow lugs (14) of disabled vehicle or smaller of two holes in the upper lifting eyes on front
of Abrams and insert clevis pins (12) and locking pins (11).
9
10
7
7
13
14
11
PINTLE
CLEVIS
ENDS
LUNETTE
END
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