TM 5-3800-205-10-2
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
0007 00
TOWING - CONTINUED
g.
Connect a medium-duty towbar with standard clevises between towing machine and disabled machine as follows:
(1)
Connect towbar to tow pintle of towing machine.
WARNING
Carefully move towing machine into position. Always use a ground guide and any device necessary to lift
towbar into position without standing directly between machines. Failure to follow this warning may result
in injury or death to personnel.
(2)
Position towing machine directly in front of disabled machine. Connect towbar to towing lugs at front of
disabled machine.
WARNING
Do NOT use a chain for pulling a disabled machine. A chain link may break, causing injury or death to per-
sonnel.
NOTE
Perform step h if using wire tow cables and two towing machines.
h.
Connect heavy-duty wire tow cables to disabled machine and to towing machines as follows:
(1)
Connect one cable to front towing lugs of disabled machine. Connect second cable to tiedown points at
rear of machine.
WARNING
Carefully move towing machines into position. Always use a ground guide and do NOT standing directly
between machines. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel.
(2)
Position one towing machine at front and connect to front tow cable. Do NOT exceed a 30-degree angle
from straight-ahead position. Keep towline angle to a minimum.
(3)
Position second machine at rear and connect to rear tow cable.
i.
Remove wheel blocks from disabled machine.
j.
Ensure all personnel and equipment are clear. Position a ground guide in a safe position to monitor towing proce-
dure.
CAUTION
Do NOT tow at speeds over 1.2 mph (2 kph). Failure to do so may result in damage to equipment.
k.
Proceed to tow with caution. Gradual, steady machine movement will be the most effective. Stop towing and eval-
uate progress and security of connections if towing machine moves without moving the disabled machine.
WARNING
Do NOT proceed without first securing disabled machine against movement by blocking wheels. Failure to
follow this warning could result in injury or death to personnel.
l.
When disabled machine has reached its destination, block wheels of machine before removing towing equipment.
WARNING
Be sure to reconnect steering cylinder hose connections properly after towing. Failure to do so will result in
nonfunctioning steering system. Injury to personnel could result.
m.
Return steering cylinder hose connections to their operational configuration.
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