TM-9-2320-344-10
TRUCK, CARGO, GUIDED MISSILE TRANSPORTER (GMT), 8X8, M985A4GMT
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2008
TM-9-2320-344-10 - Page 237 of 1012
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
OPERATE AIR SUSPENSION DUMP VALVE
INITIAL SETUP:
Not Applicable
DUMP (DEFLATE) AIR SUSPENSION
CAUTION
•
Ensure all tools and equipment are removed from 'pinch points' in
suspension as vehicle will lower to suspension stops. Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment.
•
Never operate vehicle with suspension dumped (deflated) during
normal driving operations. Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment.
•
Do not dump (deflate) vehicle air suspension system when spare tire
is attached to tire carrier and in contact with the ground. Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
Refer to operate air suspension ball valves (WP 0039) for further infor-
mation on ball valve operation.
1.
Position all required (air springs to be dumped) ball valves to ON. (WP 0039)
NOTE
Suspension dump valve requires 70 psi (4.8 bar) of air in vehicle rear air
system to function. If rear air system has less than 70 psi (4.8 bar) reading
on rear air pressure gauge, suspension dump valve will not dump (de-
flate) the vehicle air suspension system.
2.
Ensure rear air pressure gauge (1) reads at least 70 psi (4.8 bar).
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