TM-9-2320-429-10
TRUCK, TANK, 8X8, M978
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 2009
TM-9-2320-429-10 - Page 789 of 1096
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE IS HARD TO STEER, SHIMMIES, WANDERS, OR PULLS TO ONE SIDE
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Engine OFF. (WP 0056)
Equipment Condition - Continued
Parking brakes applied. (WP 0055)
Wheels chocked. (WP 0078)
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
VEHICLE IS HARD TO STEER, SHIMMIES, WANDERS, OR PULLS TO ONE SIDE
TEST 1 - Are tires inflated to proper pressure for road condition?
WARNING
Tire air pressure must be checked properly. Failure to comply may result
in injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
•
Inflate tires only when they are cool. Inflate to proper pressure for
road condition.
•
Tire tread is non-directional. Vehicle operation is not affected by
direction of traction bars.
1.
Check tires for proper inflation. (WP 0142)
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