TM-9-2320-343-10

TRUCK, CARGO, 8X8 M985A4 W/WINCH AND M985A4 W/O WINCH

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2008

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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

LIMP HOME/FLAT TIRE WITH NO SPARE

INITIAL SETUP:

Not Applicable

INSTALL LIMP HOME SETUP ON NO. 1 AND NO. 2 AXLE TIRES

CAUTION

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Do not use this procedure on fully loaded M983A4 or M983A4 LET

vehicle with trailer in tow. Limp home setup will not support extra

weight and equipment may be damaged.

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Vehicle must not be driven faster than 10 mph (16 km/h) or farther

than 30 miles (48 km) in limp home condition.

NOTE

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Use limp home procedure for emergency only in case of wheel

bearing failure, wheel damage, or when unable to change wheel and

tire.

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Limp home setup for passenger side No. 1 axle is shown. All limp

home setups for No.1 and No.2 axle are done in same manner.

1.

Drive flat/shredded tire onto two wheel chocks (1).

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