TM-9-2320-433-10

TRUCK, CARGO, GUIDED MISSILE TRANSPORTER (GMT), 8X8, M985E1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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SETUP OUTRIGGERS - Continued

WARNING

Hearing protection is required for all personnel in immediate area when

vehicle engine is in high-idle mode. Failure to comply may result in injury

to personnel.

13.

Set ENGINE HIGH IDLE ON/OFF switch (14) to ON position.

14.

Push ENGINE HIGH IDLE LATCH switch (15) upward to LATCH position and release.

Engine speed will increase to approximately 1500 rpm.

NOTE

•

If engine speed does not increase and maintain approximately 1500

rpm, move ENGINE HIGH IDLE ON/OFF switch to off position and

repeat Steps (13) and (14).

•

Outrigger control handles may not easily engage "down" position due

to buildup of dirt, paint, etc. If this is the case, clean and lubricate area

(if possible) and/or work control handle back and forth several times

to work obstruction out.

15.

Turn outrigger control handle (16) on outrigger leg (2) until it aligns with down arrow

(17).

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