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TRUCK, WRECKER, 8X8 M984A4

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2008

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LOWER TIRE CARRIER - Continued

8.

Once tire carrier has passed vertical (approximately 6 in. [15.24 cm] of movement),

stop pumping hand pump handle (9) and allow the tire carrier to lower on its own until

spare tire contacts ground.

9.

Move directional control lever (8) to raise position.

RAISE 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.

NOTE

This procedure is a two soldier task.

1.

If vehicle is not idling, set ignition switch (1) to on position, and check that SPARE

TIRE LOOSE indicator (2) is illuminated. .

TRAILER

AIR SUPPLY

PARKING

BRAKE

AIR BRAKE

8X8

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Figure 6.

2.

Ensure spare tire is securely fastened to the tire carrier.

CAUTION

Ensure the passenger side top engine access cover is closed and

secured prior to raising the tire carrier with spare tire installed. If access

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