TM 9-2320-279-10-1
M977 and M985 Operating Procedures (Cont)
(10)
Lift trailer connecting eye (12) off bottom part of pintle hook (13).
(11)
pull latch (10) away from vehicle to free top part of pintle hook (11).
(12)
Install cotter pin (9).
M1977-CBT ONLY
(13)
Lift indicator lock (14) away from hook lock (15) on coupler (16).
(14)
Bush outward on hook lock catch (17) and pull on hook lock (15) at
same time to release coupler hook (18).
(15)
Coupler hook (18) opens.
(16)
Soldier A and Soldier B lift trailer connecting eye (12) clear of coupler
hook (18).
(17)
As Soldier C drives towing vehicle forward, Soldier A and Soldier B
lower trailer connecting eye (12) to the ground.
(18)
push up on hook (18). Secure hook lock (15) with indicator lock (14).
Engage swivel lock (19).
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