TM-9-2320-344-10

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2008

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a.

SPARE TIRE LOOSE indicator (2) illuminated.

b.

Rear air pressure gauge (3) reads at least 70 psi (5 bar). If less than 70 psi (5 bar),

the operator has the following options:

(1) Start engine (WP 0040) and allow rear air system to recharge.

(2) Raise tire carrier using outside air source. (WP 0080)

(3) Raise tire carrier using hand pump. (WP 0079)

2.

Ensure spare tire is securely fastened to the tire carrier.

CAUTION

Ensure the passenger side top engine access cover is closed and se-

cured prior to raising the tire carrier with spare tire installed. If access

cover is braced open, spare tire will contact it and cause damage to the

cover as well as prevent the tire carrier from locking in full up position.

NOTE

If passenger side top engine access cover is open and laying flat, the tire

(in the full up position) will not allow the access cover to be closed.

3.

Ensure passenger side top engine access cover is secured closed.

CAUTION

The tire carrier lock rods are a snag hazard to the movement of the tire

carrier and must be properly stowed in stowage brackets prior to lowering

the tire carrier. Failure to properly stow tire carrier lock rods prior to low-

ering operation may result in damage to equipment.

4.

Ensure left lock rod (4) is properly stowed in stowage bracket (5).

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