TM9-2330-368-14 & P
2-4 SPARE TIRE CARRIER
The spare tire carrier holds the spare tire under the
trailer frame and permits lowering or raising the
spare tire.
a. The spare tire is supported by a pickup tire
plate (1) which is connected to the carrier shaft (2)
by cables (3). As the shaft turns the cables wind or
unwind to raise or lower the spare tire.
WARNING
Spare tire will drop to the ground as soon
as ratchet is released. Stand clear to pre-
vent possible injury.
b. A ratchet and pawl (4) prevents slippage
when raising the spare tire. To lower the spare tire,
the ratchet (4) is manually released; the shaft turns
counterclockwise. To raise the spare tire, the
carrier shaft is turned clockwise using the tire lug
wrench (5). Once the spare is raised, it is secured
to four fixed studs (6) with wheel nuts.
NOTE
Whenever the spare tire is dropped, in-
spect cables (3) for fraying, corrosion and
other defects.
2-5. LANDING GEAR
The landing gear is used to support the front end
of the HEMAT when uncoupled. It can be used
during the loading or unloading of the trailer. The
landing gear is placed in the vertical position for
use and the horizontal position for storage.
a. Crank ( 1). Operates the landing gear.
Crank is bolted to gear shaft and can be swung
around for storage.
WARNING
Do not attempt to pull plunger unless
trailer is connected to towing vehicle
pintle if trailer is loaded. The load may
cause the trailer to tip forward and
cause injury.
b. Plunger (2). When pulled with no load on
landing gear allows shoe (3) to free fall to ground
with no load on landing gear. Plunger is spring
loaded.
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