TM 9-2350-247-10TOW START DISABLED CARRIER (M548A3) — Continued 0052 00WARNINGIf tow start handle is not pulled out before carrier begins to move, the engine could start inreverse causing damage to carrier and injury to personnel.CAUTIONDo not tow a disabled carrier backward for a distance greater than 1/4 mile (0.4 km), or a speedgreater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Serious damage to transmission will result.NOTECarrier must be towed between 7 mph (11 km/h) and 14 mph (22 km/h) to start engine.If tow start handle is released during tow, transmission will drop out of second gear lockup andengine will not turn over.7. Open cover and pull tow start handle to engage transmission in second gear lockup. Signal driver of tow carrier to start.8. Hold tow start handle while carrier is being towed.9. After engine starts, release tow start handle and close cover. Place transmission shift controller in SL (steering lock) andsignal driver of tow carrier to stop.END OF TASK0052 00-4
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