TM-9-2320-386-10

2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); OPERATOR’S MANUAL

JANUARY 1996

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TM 9-2320-386-10

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3-9. WHEELS AND TIRES (Contd)

(4) Manual Tire Inflation.

(a)

Remove tire inflation gauge (20) and hose (15) assembly (Appendix B,

Item 4) from tool box.

(b)

Connect one end of hose (15) to emergency side air coupling (13) and

open air shutoff valve (14). If necessary, start engine (para. 2-12), if not

started.

(c)

Apply air chuck (19) on wheel valve stem (18) and press down

firmly. Depress air chuck lever (16) to inflate tire. Release air

chuck lever (16) momentarily to read tire pressure on gauge dial

(17). Adjust tire pressure as necessary.

(d)

When tire inflation operation is completed, remove air chuck (19)

from wheel valve stem (18).

(e)

Close air shutoff valve and remove hose (15) from trailer air coupling.

(f)

Return tire inflation gauge (20) and hose (15) assembly to toolbox.

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