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TM 5-2420-224-20-1

V E H I C L E TOWING (SEE) (CONT)

6. Remove two clamps (5) from crossbar (6) of front loader (7).

7. Lower front loader, engage lock, and close shutoff valve (TM 5-2420-224-10).

VEHICLE

TOWING

(HMMH

TOW BAR INSTALLATION

WARNING

· Tow bar weighs 120 pounds (55 kilograms). To avoid

personal

injury,

a l w a y s use two or more personnel to remove tow bar.

· To avoid personal injury, do no allow any part of body to get between tow

bar and forklift.

1. Place forklift in transport position (TM 5-2420-224-10).

2. Set parking brake (TM 5-2420-224-10) and block vehicle (page 2-22).

Prepare tow bar (1) (FM 20-22).

4. Attach two clamps (2) to crossbar (3) of forklift (4), perpendicular to ground to allow for

clearance when turning.

Attach tow bar (1) to two clamps (2) using 1.0-in. (24.4-mm) pin and clevis assemblies (5).

Extend tow bar (1) enough to clear forklift (4) and tow vehicle when turning.

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