TM 9-2320-360-10
2-29.1. TIRE CHAIN INSTALLATION/REMOVAL
a. Install Tire Chains.
WARNING
Do not back up without a ground guide. The location of the ground
guide must be known at all times. Limited vision can lead to
equipment damage and injury to personnel.
CAUTION
Use fire chains on Axles No. 2 and No. 3 only. Chains must not
be used when driving on hard surfaces where there is no wheel
slippage. Improper use of tire chains may result in severe
equipment damage.
The Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) setti ng must not be set
below the CROSS COUNTRY setting, or equipment damage may
result.
The maximum speed limit for trucks with chains is 10 mph (16
km/h) on highway and 15 mph (24 km/h) off highway. Traveling
above the maximum speed may result in damage to equipment
NOTE
The installation and removal of tire chains requires two crew
members.
(1) Position tire chain (1) on the ground with cross chain connecting links (2) facing down.
(2) Start engine (para 1-12a).
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