TM 9-2350-247-10
TOW START DISABLED CARRIER (M548A3)
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THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Tow Start Disabled Carrier (page 0052 00-1).
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Operator
Tools and Special Tools
Tow Hook (WP 0081 00, Item 1)
Tow Cable (WP 0082 00, Item 7)
Personnel Required
Driver (2)
Equipment Condition
Disabled carrier
Recovery vehicle
TOW START DISABLED CARRIER (M548A3)
WARNING
Before hooking up a tow bar or disconnecting the drive shafts between the differential and final
drives, chock the carrier with blocks so it cannot move.
WARNING
A towed carrier does not have steering until it reaches 3 mph (5 km/hr). Death or injury could
result. Use tow bar or use brakes to stop carrier, when necessary.
CAUTION
Do not start carrier without batteries installed. Starting engine with outside power and no
batteries will damage voltage regulator.
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