TM-9-2320-343-10
TRUCK, CARGO, 8X8 M985A4 W/WINCH AND M985A4 W/O WINCH
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2008
TM-9-2320-343-10 - Page 783 of 1128
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE IS HARD TO STEER, SHIMMIES, WANDERS, OR PULLS TO ONE SIDE
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Engine OFF. (WP 0057)
Parking brakes applied. (WP 0056)
Wheels chocked. (WP 0072)
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
VEHICLE IS HARD TO STEER, SHIMMIES, WANDERS, OR PULLS TO ONE SIDE
TEST 1 - Are tires inflated to proper pressure for road condition?
WARNING
•
Prior to entering tank, read and follow all safety precautions in FM
10-67-1 . Liquids and vapors carried in the M978 tanker are
flammable and may cause injury or death.
•
To prevent fire or explosion, do not allow smoking, flame, sparks, and
hot or glowing objects within 50 ft. (15 m) of vehicle. Failure to comply
may result in injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
•
Inflate tires only when they are cool. Inflate to proper pressure for
road condition.
Tire tread is non-directional. Vehicle operation is not affected by di-
rection of traction bars.
1.
Check tires for proper inflation. (WP 0142)
TM 9-2320-343-10
0133
0133-1
Back to Top
