Chapter 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - TM-55-1740-202-13-P0015

TM 55-1740-202-13&P

CHAPTER 2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2-1. PREPARATION FOR TOWING. Before operating the transporter, per- form the daily preventive maintenance

inspections listed in table 2-1.

2-2. TOWING TRANSPORTER AS A UNIT. The transporter is towed as follows:

a. Attach the front and rear transporter assemblies together, using the hardware stowed in the quick clamps.

b. Attach the safety cable between the front and rear transporter assemblies and tighten the turnbuckle.

NOTE

Wind the additional length of safety cable around the rear transporter suspension frame before

hooking it up to the rear transporter assembly.

c. Connect the lunette eye of the towbar into the pintle hook of the tow vehicle. Lock the pintle hook and secure the

pintle hook safety chain.

d. Connect the two towing safety chains and the brake safety chain to the tow vehicle.

e. Release the hand parking brake on the transporter. The transporter can now be towed.

Table 2-1. Daily Inspection Requirements

Item

Major assembly

Requirements

Tires

Front and rear transporter

Check for cracks,

assemblies

excess wear, and

low pressure.

Safety chains

Between front and rear trans-

Check for damage.

porter assemblies

Hydraulic

Front and rear transporter

Check for leaks.

jacks

assemblies

2-1