TM-9-2320-341-10
TRUCK, TRACTOR, LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER (LET), 8X8 M983A4 LET
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2008
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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
OPERATE TIRE CARRIER
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 0036)
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.
•
Lowering the tire carrier requires approximately 10 psi (1 bar) of air
from the vehicle rear air system.
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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