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

Outriggers should be extended evenly and take only enough weight off

vehicle suspension to remove bulge from No. 4 axle driver side and pas-

senger side tires. Both tires should continue to be in firm contact with

ground.

21. Push boom fold-down control lever (18) downward. Extend both driver side and

passenger side outrigger legs (2) until enough weight (see note above) is off vehicle

suspension. Release boom fold-down control lever (18).

22. Turn both driver side and passenger side outrigger control handles (16) to center

(locked) position (19).

RAISE CRANE FROM AIR-TRANSPORT POSITION

CAUTION

Operator should be aware crane offers no interlocks to protect equipment

from damage in the event crane controls are moved while the crane is

folded. Never move crane controls other than those called out below while

crane is folded. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.

NOTE

•

Complete the following steps only if crane is in air-transport position

(boom lying flat inside cargo bed).

•

If crane is not in air-transport position, skip to raise boom to operating

position procedures.

1.

Remove retainer lock (1) and pin (2) and lift open bridge lock (3) from bridge (4).

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