TM 10-4610-239-24
TM 08580B-24/3
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 release air pressure from reservoir.
CAUTION
Use wrench only on wrenching portion (2) of drain cock (3). Using wrench
on any other part of drain cock can damage drain cock.
b.
Remove drain cock (3) from reservoir (4).
INSTALLATION.
CAUTION
Use wrench only on wrenching portion (2) of drain cock (3). Using wrench
on any other part of drain cock can damage drain cock.
a.
Install drain cock (3) on reservoir (4).
b.
Check that drain cock T-handle (1) is turned fully clockwise.
c.
Connect air hoses to towing vehicle. Refer to TM 10-4610-239-10.
d.
Start engine of towing vehicle and wait for towing vehicle air compressor to, fully charge flatbed
cargo trailer brake system. Refer to Operator's Manual for towing vehicle.
e.
Uncage compression springs on all four air chambers. Refer to paragraph 2-47.
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