TM 9-2320-272-10
3-11.
WHEELS AND TIRES (Contd)
NOTE
Chock wheels if necessary.
(2)
Tire Gauging and Inflation.
(a)
Remove valve cap (12) from valve
stem (14) for access to valve core (13).
(b)
Remove tire inflation gauge and
hose assembly (19) from tool compartment.
(c
Start engine and engage parking
brake. Make sure air reservoir pressure is higher
than recommended tire pressure by checking primary
(20) and secondary (21) air pressure gauges on
instrument panel (22).
(d)
Remove emergency air coupling
cover (25). Install tire inflation hose assembly
coupling (26) on left front emergency air coupling
(23) to inflate front tires, and on right rear emergency
air coupling for rear tires.
(e)
Align air valve handle (24) at air
coupling (23) with piping to release compressed air
into tire inflation gauge and hose assembly (19).
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