TM 9-2320-280-103-28Change 13-22. TIRE CHAIN INSTALLATION AND REMOVALCAUTIONTire chains are only used when extra traction is required and mustbe used as an axle set. Any other combination may cause damage tothe drivetrain.a. Radial Tire Chain Installation.(1) Spread out tire chain assembly (1) and line up with tire.(2) Cautiously move or drive vehicle over tire chain assembly (1) until wheelis positioned at either end of chain assembly (1), allowing tire chain assembly (1)to be draped up and over tire.(3) Maneuver tire chain assembly (1) until cross-link sections are evenlyspaced around tire. Secure one side of tire chain assembly (1) to tire by hookinginside fastener (2) to chain assembly (1). Tighten chain assembly (1) as much aspossible.(4) Repeat steps 1 through 3 above until all tire chain assemblies have beenproperly installed.(5) Hook end fastener (3) to chain assembly (1) and secure with lockingretainer (4) to tighten chain assembly (1). Ensure as many chain links as possiblelay between the sidewall head lugs (5) on both sides of tires.(6) Move vehicle forward a few feet and retighten chain assembly (1) toremove any slack from where tire was resting on chain assembly (1). Secure loosechain linkage to chain assembly (1) with wire or other field expedient method.
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