TM 9-2320-392-10-1
PREPARATION FOR INTERNAL AIR TRANSPORT,
HIGHWAY OR RAIL SHIPMENT
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
References
Operator
GENERAL
This work package provides the data and procedures for preparing M1083A1 series
vehicles for internal air transport. Items covered include Front Tire Deflation, Cab Air
Spring Deflation, Compressing Suspension, Folding Mirrors, Unfolding Mirrors,
Decompressing Suspension, Cab Air Spring Inflation, and Front Tire Inflation.
FRONT TIRE DEFLATION (VEHICLE S/N 11,438 TO 99,999)
1.
Start engine and allow air pressure to reach 120 psi (827 kPa). (WP 0018 00)
2.
Depress emergency (EMER) on CTIS ECU.
3.
Turn steering wheel fully to the left.
4.
Shut down engine. (WP 0018 00)
NOTE
Left and right front tires are deflated the same way. Left front tire shown.
Tires will deflate until approximately 10 psi (69 kPa) remains in tire.
M1089A1 will deflate to 12 psi (83 kPa).
Some resistance may be felt when turning kneeling valve. Valve will not
operate properly if it is not turned 1/2 turn (180).
5.
Turn kneeling valve (16) 1/2 turn to left (180) to release air from front tire (17).
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