TM-9-2320-344-10

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2008

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CAUTION

Once tire is in contact with the ground, do not press power control with

directional control lever in LOWER position. This could put undue stress

on tire carrier and may cause damage to equipment.

NOTE

The tire carrier can be stopped at any time during lowering operations by

releasing the power control and moving the directional control lever to

RAISE position.

10. Once tire carrier has passed vertical (approximately 6 in. [15.24 cm] of movement),

release power control (11) and allow tire carrier to lower on its own until tire contacts

ground.

11. Move directional control lever (8) to raise position.

RAISE TIRE CARRIER

CAUTION

Ensure the passenger side of the vehicle has 6 ft. (1.83 m) of clearance

from the battery box forward to accommodate the tire carrier lowering or

damage to equipment may occur.

NOTE

This procedure is a two soldier task.

1.

If vehicle is not idling, set ignition switch (1) to on position , and check that SPARE TIRE

LOOSE indicator (2) is illuminated.

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