TM-9-2320-342-10-1

TRUCK, WRECKER, 8X8 M984A4

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2008

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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

DRIVE VEHICLE FORWARD

INITIAL SETUP:

Not Applicable

PREPARE VEHICLE

NOTE

If vehicle has less than 500 miles (805 km), check controls and indicators

often during operation and listen for unusual noises or vibrations. Notify

field level maintenance of any problems.

1.

Remove and stow wheel chocks. (WP 0097)

2.

Ensure grove crane, outriggers, and outrigger pads are secured in stowed position.

(WP 0102)

3.

Ensure heavy duty winch cables clevis is retracted to fairlead/tensioner. (WP 0039)

4.

Ensure fairlead/tensioner is in stowed position. (WP 0039)

5.

Ensure retrieval cylinders are fully retracted. (WP 0039)

6.

Ensure equipment body doors are closed.

7.

Ensure vise is returned to stowed position. (WP 0106)

8.

Ensure all equipment in equipment body is securely stowed.

9.

Adjust air-ride seat and mirrors as needed. (WP 0100)

10.

Adjust four-point seatbelt as needed. (WP 0101)

11.

Ensure air suspension dump valve control is pinned in ‘service’ position. (WP 0028)

12.

Ensure all four suspension ball valves are open. (WP 0043)

13.

Ensure tire carrier is secure in raised position.

14.

Start engine. (WP 0044)

15.

Turn on lights as required.

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