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TM 9-2320-270-10
MANUALLY RELEASING AND RESETTING SPRING
BRAKES - CONTINUED
The M911 Truck Tractor maybe towed in three configurations: All axles on the ground, front
axle Iifted off the ground, and rear tandem axles Iifted off the ground. See FM 21-305 and
FM 20-22 for towing guidelines in addition to below, and use of signal and warning kits.
All Axles on Ground
WARNING
If your vehicle is to be towed, apply parking brake and place chocks
in front of wheels prior to hook-up of tow bar and prior to discon-
necting tow bar. Work between wrecker or towing vehicles and the
disabled vehicle with extreme care. Vehicles having air actuated
spring brakes and an inactive air system, uncage the spring brakes
before the vehicle is separated from the towing vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
1. Attach tow-bar (5) to disabled tractor at towing eyes (6) and to towing vehicle pintle.
2. Attach red emergency air hose (7) to left front gladhand (8) of disabled M911 Truck
Tractor and to towing vehicle.
3. Attach blue service air hose (9) to right front gladhand (10) of disabled M911 Truck
Tractor and to towing vehicle.
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