TM-9-2320-342-10-1

TRUCK, WRECKER, 8X8 M984A4

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2008

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SERVICE (INFLATE) AIR SUSPENSION - Continued

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Never operate vehicle with suspension dumped (deflated) during

normal driving operations. Failure to comply may result in damage to

equipment.

NOTE

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If possible, start engine (WP 0044) and idle during air suspension

servicing.

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Refer to operate air suspension ball valves (WP 0043) for further

information on ball valve operation.

1.

Ensure all (air springs to be serviced) ball valves are positioned ON. (WP 0043)

NOTE

Servicing (inflating) a dumped (deflated) suspension system requires

approximately 70 psi (4.8 bar) of air from vehicle rear air system. If rear

air system has less than 70 psi (4.8 bar) reading on rear air pressure

gauge, suspension may not fully inflate.

2.

Ensure rear air pressure gauge (1) reads at least 70 psi (4.8 bar).

TRAILER

AIR SUPPLY

PARKING

BRAKE

AIR BRAKE

8X8

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Figure 3.

3.

If rear air pressure gauge (1) reads less that 70 psi (4.8 bar), start vehicle and allow

air system to recharge.

NOTE

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The operator can choose to service (inflate) one to all four zones of

air springs by positioning appropriate ball valves to OFF (on air

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