TM-9-2320-344-10
TRUCK, CARGO, GUIDED MISSILE TRANSPORTER (GMT), 8X8, M985A4GMT
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2008
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Figure 12.
INSTALL LIMP HOME SETUP ON NO. 3 AND NO. 4 AXLE TIRES
CAUTION
•
Do not use this procedure on fully loaded M983A4 or M983A4 LET
vehicle with trailer in tow. Limp home setup will not support extra
weight and equipment may be damaged.
•
Vehicle must not be driven faster than 10 mph (16 km/h) or farther
than 30 miles (48 km) in limp home condition. Failure to comply may
result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
•
Use limp home procedure for emergency only in case of wheel
bearing failure, wheel damage, or when unable to change wheel and
tire.
•
Limp home setup for passenger side No. 4 axle is shown. All limp
home setups for No. 3 and No. 4 axle are done in same manner.
•
If possible, place wheel chock under flat/shredded tire to assist in
axle/axle stop proximity before vehicle air suspension is dumped.
1.
Drive flat/shredded tire onto two wheel chocks (1).
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