TM 9-2330-383-14&P
2-19.
SPARE TIRE MOUNT
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WARNING
Two people and the davit crane from HEMTT will be required to raise or
lower the spare tire. Clear all personnel from the immediate area to
prevent possible injury when the tire is lifted from the deck. Use all
possible care when handling to prevent injury. The tire weighs
approximately 300 pounds.
CAUTION
When removing or installing spare tire, be careful not to damage the
fire extinguisher or its bracket.
Be sure HEMTT and HEMAT are alined before using davit crane to remove
spare tire.
NOTE
A fully inflated tire will tend to jam against the front bulkhead when
lug nuts are tightened. It may be necessary to pry the tire away from
the bulkhead before it can be lifted. This can be done with the lug
wrench cheater bar.
a. Removal of Spare Tire. The spare tire is mounted center on the front deck of
the trailer, and is removed using the davit crane from HEMTT. To relocate davit
crane from HEMTT to trailer, refer to para. 2-14, steps b and c.
(1)
Remove two lug nuts (1) and ensure that tire is free. Position davit
crane extension arm (2) directly over center of spare tire (3).
(2)
Turn handcrank (4) counterclockwise until able to connect cable hook
(5) into loop of spare tire lifting plate (6).
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