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TM 9-2320-364-10
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2-24. CENTRAL TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM (CTIS).
The CTIS system should not be used to maintain tire pressure in
a leaking tire.
Do not use compressed air from sources other than the truck air
system. Moisture and/or contaminates entering system will
affect reliability.
Do not operate truck if hub cap is removed from wheel
assembly, damage to wheel valves or hoses may result.
NOTE
If the CTIS system can maintain tire pressure in one or
more leaking tires, the mission can be completed before
repairs are made.
a.
General.
(1)
The PLS Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) (1) is designed to improve
traction under different driving conditions and to maximize mobility
without sacrificing tire life. It will automatically adjust the pressure in all
the tires to correspond to the rotary selector switch position selected and
activated by the operator.
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