TM 9-2320-365-10
3-6. SERVICING TIRES
This task covers:
a. Checking Tire Pressures
b. Manually Inflating Tires
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions
Engine shut down (para 2-21f).
Tools and Special Tools
Inflator-Gage, Tire W/Hose (Item 8,
Appendix B)
Personnel Required
(2)
WARNING
Ensure tires have correct tire pressure for terrain conditions and driving
speed (refer to Table 3-3). Failure to comply may result in serious injury
or death to personnel.
a. Checking Tire Pressures.
Check tire pressures with tire inflator-gage.
Table 3-3. Cold Tire Inflation Pressures and Restrictions
Operating
Mode
Maximum
Vehicle
Speed
Operating
Time
Restriction
Tire
Pressure
Highway
55 mph
(88 km/h)
NONE
55 psi
(379 kPa)
Cross-Country
40 mph
(64 km/h)
NONE
33 psi
(228 kPa)
Sand
12 mph
(19 km/h)
NONE
20 psi
(138 kPa)
Emergency
5 mph
(8 km/h)
10
MINUTES
14 psi
(97 kPa)
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