TM 5-2420-230-10
This Task Covers:
a. Change Wheel and Tire Assembly
b. Check Tire Pressure
c. Inflate Tire
d. Follow-On Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Personnel Required
Test Equipment
MOS 21J, Construction Engineering Operator (2)
None
References
Tools and Special Tools
None
Adapter, tire valve, BII, Item 1, Appendix B
Bar, breaker, 1/2-in., BII, Item 3, Appendix B
Equipment Conditions
Bar, breaker, 3/4-in., BII, Item 4, Appendix B
TM or Para
Condition Description
Handle assembly, BII, Item 9, Appendix B
Vehicle prepared for servicing (Do
Hammer, BII, Item 10, Appendix B
not install FEL maintenance arm).
Jack, bottle, BII, Item 12, Appendix B
Plate, jacking, BII, Item 13, Appendix B
Drawings Required
Chain, BII, Item 15, Appendix B
None
Socket, 30 mm, BII, Item 29, Appendix B
Socket, 33 mm, BII, Item 30, Appendix B
Estimated Time to Complete
Tire gauge and hose assembly, BII, Item 32,
60 min.
Materials/Parts
Rag, wiping, Item 8, Appendix D
a. Change Wheel and Tire Assembly.
The wheel, tire, and carrier combination weighs 707 lb. (320 kg), therefore wheel changing must be
carried out by two persons. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
(1)
Remove stabilizer arm turnbuckles (Para 7-7).
(2)
Lower stabilizers to ground (Para 7-5).
(3)
Lower backhoe bucket to ground (Para 7-3).
(4)
Remove backhoe travel stop (Para 7-6).
(5)
Extend backhoe until spare wheel is in vertical position and resting on ground.
Change 1
