TM-9-2320-344-10

TRUCK, CARGO, GUIDED MISSILE TRANSPORTER (GMT), 8X8, M985A4GMT

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2008

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NOTE

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If possible, start engine (WP 0040) and idle during air suspension

servicing.

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Refer to operate air suspension ball valves (WP 0039) for further

information on ball valve operation.

1.

Ensure all (air springs to be serviced) ball valves are positioned ON. (WP 0039)

NOTE

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

proximately 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 SUP LY

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

springs desired to remain deflated) prior to pushing in suspension

dump valve button.

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Suspension dump valve will not service (inflate) any suspension air

springs that have ball valves positioned OFF.

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