OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
LIMP HOME/FLAT TIRE WITH NO SPARE
INITIAL SETUP:
Not Applicable
INSTALL LIMP HOME SETUP ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT OR ANY REAR WHEEL
CAUTION
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Do not use this procedure on fully loaded M983 vehicle with trailer in
tow. Limp home setup will not support extra weight and equipment
could be damaged.
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Vehicle must not be driven faster than 10 mph (16 km/h) or farther
than 30 miles (48 km) in limp home condition.
NOTE
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Use limp home procedure for emergency only in case of wheel
bearing failure, wheel damage, or when unable to change wheel and
tire.
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For limp home setup on driver side front No. 1 and 2 axles, refer to
Limp Home Setup/Driver Side Front section.
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Limp home setup for No. 4 axle is shown. Other limp home setups
are done is same manner.
1.
Remove two wheel chocks (1), jack base plate (2), jack (3), 7 ft. (2.1 m) chain (4), and
shackle (5) from stowage.
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