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TM 9-2320-360-20-1
WARNING
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Exercise extreme caution when working around
wheels or under truck while engine is running.
Movement of truck may cause severe Injury or
death.
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Wear safety goggles when performing leakage
tests on valves air hoses. Failure to comply may
cause serious eye Injury due to high air pressure.
NOTE
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The CTI system initially and periodically checks for
system air leaks. The CTIS will display a flashing LOW
AIR light and shut off if 6 psi cannot be maintained by
the CTI system The manifold will click during this test
for approximately 1 5 minutes
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Excessive inflation times (without low air light) are
caused by minor leaks in CTI system.
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CTIS air lines are pressurized only when CTIS is in
inflate, deflate, or test cycles
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Tests 1 thru 5 can be made consecutively while the
CTI system is in the inflate cycle
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Normal inflation time from EMERGENCY to HIGHWAY
setting is approximately 12 minutes at high idle.
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Excess Inflation times, sometimes accompanied by a
LOW AIR light is normal if engine is at idle RPM
and/or air operated accessories are being used.
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Soap solution may be used to detect air leaks
(1)
Deflate tire to 60 psi (414 kPa or less
(2)
Start engine (TM 9-2320-360-10).
(3)
Set CTIS controller selector to
HIGHWAY position (TM 9-2320-360-10).
(4)
Move CTIS switch to ON position and/or
push start button (TM 9-2320-360-10).
(5)
Check air line no 2100 from reservoir to
supply port for air leaks, damage, or
crimps
(6)
Shut off engine (TM 9-2320-360-10).
NOTE
Tire must be deflated to
60 psi (414 kPa) or less
to perform this test
(1)
Start engine (TM 9-2320-360-10).
(2)
Set CTIS controller selector to
HIGHWAY position (TM 9-2320360-10)
(3)
Move CTIS switch to ON position and/or
push start button (TM 9-2320-360-10)
(4)
Check exhaust air line no 2120 from
porting block for air escaping
(5)
Shut off engine (TM 9-2320-360-10).
Change 1 2-817
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