TM-9-2320-338-10

TRUCK, CARGO, 8X8, M977A4

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2008

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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

SERVICE TIRES

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools and Special Tools

Gauge, Tire Pressure (WP 0161, Table

3, Item 11)

Gauge, Tire Pressure (WP 0161, Table

3, Item 16)

Hose: Air, Pneumatic (WP 0161, Table

3, Item 15)

Equipment Condition

Engine OFF. (WP 0057)

Wheels chocked. (WP 0072)

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

WARNING

Failure to comply with these procedures may result in faulty positioning

of the tire and/or rim parts and cause the assembly to burst with explosive

force. Never mount or use damaged tires or rims. Failure to comply may

result in injury or death to personnel.

NOTE

There are two types of air pressure gauges. One is a separate handheld

gauge. The other is a combined pressure gauge/inflation hose.

Both may be used to check air pressure in tire.

ALWAYS use combined pressure gauge/inflation hose to inflate tire.

1.

Check tire air pressure with tire pressure gauge.

2.

Ensure tires have correct air pressure for road conditions and driving speed .

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