TM-9-2320-338-10

TRUCK, CARGO, 8X8, M977A4

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2008

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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

OPERATE TIRE CARRIER USING OUTSIDE AIR SOURCE

INITIAL SETUP:

Not Applicable

LOWER TIRE CARRIER

CAUTION

•

Ensure the passenger side of the vehicle has 6 ft. (1.83 m) of

clearance from the battery box forward to accommodate the tire

carrier lowering or damage to equipment may occur.

•

Do not dump (deflate) vehicle air suspension system (WP 0040)

when spare tire is attached to tire carrier and in contact with the

ground. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.

•

Do not add a significant amount of weight to the vehicle when spare

tire is attached to tire carrier and in contact with the ground. Failure

to comply may result in damage to equipment.

NOTE

This procedure is a two soldier task.

1.

Remove access ladder from stowage and connect to passenger side front fender. (WP

0034)

2.

Disconnect safety pin (1) from right lock rod (2). Leave safety pin (1) hang from its

lanyard (3).

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