TM-9-2320-279-10-1

M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)

OPERATOR’S MANUAL VOLUME 1 OF 2

DECEMBER 1998

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Operators Maintenance (Cont)

3-6.

CHANGE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY (CONT).

WARNING

If spare tire is under-inflated, overinflated or if wheel

or tire has obvious damage, or is suspected of

damage, the tire must be completely deflated by

removing the valve core from the valve stem. Any

attempt to inflate an underinflated, overinflated, or

damaged spare tire could result in serious injury or

death.

Tire air pressure must be checked properly or serious

injury or death may result.

Stand clear of trajectory area during deflation or

personal injury or death could result.

NOTE

Tire valve stem can be rotated in wheel so it points

away from vehicle. Cap must be removed to rotate valve

stem.

(3.1)

Check spare tire air pressure and compare reading to Table 3-2.1. If

tire is underinflated, overinflated or there is obvious or suspected

damage to wheel or tire, completely deflate tire (para 3-9).

3-40.2

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