TM 5-2420-230-10
(22) With the aid of an assistant, move damaged wheel to a position near the backhoe, ensuring that wheel does not tip
over.
(23) Using 1/2-in. breaker bar and 30 mm socket, install damaged wheel to spare tire carrier using two nuts.
(24) Pick up spare tire and carrier assembly and place backhoe in stowed position (Para 5-13).
(27) Remove chocks from wheels.
b. Check Tire Pressure.
(1)
Remove tire gauge and hose assembly and tire valve adapter from stowage box.
(2)
Remove cap from valve stem and install tire valve adapter.
(3)
Using tire gauge and hose assembly, check inflation of tires. Use Table 3-6 to ensure tires have correct pressure for
road conditions and driving speed.
(4)
Install cap on valve stem.
(5)
Stow tire gauge and hose assembly and tire valve adapter in stowage box.
Minimum Pressure
Maximum Pressure
Maximum Speed
Highway
103 psi (710 kPa)
131 psi (900 kPa)
42 mph (68 km/h)
Cross-Country
95 psi (655 kPa)
125 psi (860 kPa)
25 mph (40 km/h)
Earth-Moving
60 psi (415 kPa)
131 psi (900 kPa)
See instrument panel decal
Sand, Mud
45 psi (310 kPa)
131 psi (900 kPa)
19 mph (30 km/h)
C-130 Loading/Unloading
23 psi (159 kPa)
25 psi (172 kPa)
less than 2 mph (2.5 km/h)
3-70
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