TM-9-2320-285-24-1

TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

OCTOBER 1985

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TM 9-2320-285-24-1

2-57. WHEELS AND TIRES MAINTENANCE (CONT)

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

MOUNTING (cont)

5

f. Tire (8)

a. Inflate

To approximately 30 psi

(cont)

b. Lift up-

Check that beads are properly

right

positioned

WARNING

Don’t overinflate tire. Observe caution when inflating tires. Be sure tires are properly seated on rims before

inflating. Improperly seated tires can burst with explosive force sufficient to cause death or serious injury.

If you are injured while inflating a tire, obtain medical aid immediately.

c. Inflate

To 120 psi

g. Valve cap (1)

Install

INSTALLATION

6

Axle end

a. Wheel and tire

Install

On axle end

assembly

b. Ten lug nuts

Install and

Tighten to 525 pounds foot

(3)

tighten

torque

7

Tractor Axle end

Lower to ground and remove wheel chocks

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