TM 9-2320-272-10
3-11.
WHEELS AND TIRES (Contd)
(c)
Loosen wingnut (7) attaching wheel brace (8) to threaded bar (6).
(d)
Guide threaded bar (6) from notch in spare tire carrier (4). Lift wheel brace (3) and threaded bar (6)
from spare tire carrier (4).
WARNING
Stand clear during hoisting operations. Injury may result if personnel are struck by a swinging spare tire.
(e)
Turn handle (9) clockwise to slightly raise spare tire (5). Swing spare tire (5) and davit boom (2) toward
side of vehicle until sufficient clearance is obtained to lower spare tire (5) to ground.
NOTE
Spare tire must be turned flat to vehicle body during lowering operation.
(f)
Turn winch handle (9) counterclockwise to lower spare tire (5) to ground.
(g)
Remove davit chain (1) from spare tire (5).
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