SERVICE TIRES.

TM 9-2330-385-14

3-6. SERVICE TIRES.

This task covers:

a. Check/Adjust Tire Air Pressure

b. Follow-On Maintenance

INITIAL SETUP

Tools and Special Tools

References

Gloves, Heavy Duty (Item 12, Appendix J)

TM 9-2610-200-14

Gage, Inflation (TM 9-2320-364-10)

Hose, Air (TM 9-2320-364-10)

Equipment Condition

Wheels Chocked, (Para 2-20)

Check/Adjust Tire Air Pressure.

Table 3-5. Standard Tire Pressure

Axle Location

Highway

Cross Country

Mud, Sand, Snow

Front

87 psi (600 kPa)

51 psi (352 kPa)

32 psi (221 kPa)

Rear

80 psi (552 kPa)

46 psi (317 kPa)

29 psi (200 kPa)

Spare Tire

87 psi (600 kPa)

Failure to comply with tire air pressure procedures may result in faulty positioning of the

tire and/or rim parts, and cause the assembly to burst with explosive force, sufficient to

cause serious physical injury or death. Never mount or use damaged tires or rims.

Before checking tire pressure, Perform Steps (2) through (10) to check tire pressure

properly, or pressure readings will be inaccurate and injury or death may result.

(1)

Refer to Table 3-5 to ensure tires have correct air pressure for road condition.