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DEGRADED OPERATION - Continued
7. Attach tow straps to the disabled BHL only at the front tiedown brackets (Figure 5, Item 1), or if
necessary, to each side of the front axle (Figure 5, Item 2). Do not allow the towing attachments to
contact the steering linkages (Figure 5, Item 3). Attach to towing pintle on towing vehicle.
8. Start engine. Remove wheel chocks and disengage parking brake. Use towing vehicle to slowly take out
slack in towing attachments.
9. Confirm disabled BHL has braking and steering capability. Leave disabled BHL engine running, if
possible. The BHL is now ready to be towed.
10. Tow disabled BHL at maximum speed of 5 miles per hour (8 km/h) under ideal ground conditions for no
more than one mile (1.6 km).
Figure 5. Towing the BHL.
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