TM 10-4610-239-24
TM 08580B-24/3
2-48. REPLACE AIRBRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
This task covers:
a. Removal. b. Installation.
INITIAL SETUP.
a.
Tools.
Tool Kit (Appx B, Sect III, Item 10).
b.
Materials/Parts.
Towing Vehicle Equipped With Airbrakes.
c.
Equipment Condition.
Leveling jacks set (TM 10-4610-239-10).
Airbrake hoses disconnected from towing vehicle
(TM 10-4610-239-10).
All four air chamber compression springs caged (paragraph 2-47).
d.
General Safety Requirements.
WARNING
Compressed air in airbrake system can be dangerous. Wear eye protection.
Do not exceed 30 psig (207 kPag) air pressure.
REMOVAL.
WARNING
Compressed air can blow dust into eyes. Wear eye protection and turn drain
cock T-handle slowly to avoid a sudden rush of air when releasing
reservoir pressure.
a.
Turn drain cock T-handle (1) slowly counterclockwise to bleed air pressure from reservoir.
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