TM 9-2330-383-14&P
2-19.
SPARE TIRE MOUNT (CONT)
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WARNING
Do not stand on front deck when raising spare tire.
(3)
Person on front deck steps into cargo area and, using person on ground
to stabilize spare tire, turns handcrank (4) clockwise until spare tire
is lifted well clear of mount studs (7).
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WARNING
Two persons are required to reposition davit crane and tire. Use
extreme care to avoid tripping over spare tire mount, fire extinguisher
and lifting eyes. Otherwise serious injury could occur.
Do not stand beneath spare tire at any time. Use caution when
repositioning and lowering spare tire.
(4)
Reposition davit crane and tire until tire (3) will clear front deck on
streetside of trailer.
(5)
Turn handcrank (4) counterclockwise until able to stand tire (3) in
upright position on streetside of trailer.
(6)
With tire upright and steadied, continue turning handcrank
counterclockwise until able to remove cable hook (5) from lifting plate
(6). Remove lifting plate (6) from spare tire (3). Lean tire against
side of trailer.
