TIRE CHAINS INSTALLATION/REMOVAL

TM 9-2320-391-10

TIRE CHAINS INSTALLATION/REMOVAL

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INITIAL SETUP:

Maintenance Level

Tools/Special Tools

Operator

Chain, Pneumatic Tire, Truck, Single

Personnel Required

Two

Reference

WP 0016 00

GENERAL

This work package provides the data and procedures for installing and removing the tire

chains on the M1078A1 series vehicles. Items covered include Rear Axle Tire Chain

Installation and Rear Axle Tire Chain Removal.

REAR AXLE TIRE CHAIN INSTALLATION

CAUTION

When installing tire chains on vehicle rear wheels, ensure CTIS is in

HIGHWAY Mode at all times and max speed is 10 mph (16 Kmh). Failure to

comply may result in damage to equipment.

Tire chains must not be used when driving on hard surfaces where there is

no wheel slippage. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.

NOTE

Maximum speed limit for vehicles with tire chains on highways is 10 mph (16

km/h). Maximum speed limit for vehicles with tire chains off highway is 15

mph (24 km/h).

Place tire chain (1) on ground with cross chain connecting links (2) facing down.

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