TM 10-4610-239-24
TM 08580B-24/3
REMOVAL. (Cont)
b.
Turn drain cock T-handle (1) clockwise to close drain cock.
NOTE
There are two tees in the airbrake system. Both are removed the same.
One is shown.
c.
Remove three sleeve nuts (13) and tee (14).
TUBING
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.
NOTE
Ensure that airflow from reservoir has stopped before closing drain cock.
b.
Turn drain cock T-handle (1) clockwise to close drain cock.
NOTE
The airbrake system tubing is in sections connecting the hose assembly
All are removed in a similar manner. One is shown.
c.
Remove sleeve (2) and sleeve nut (3).
d.
Remove nut (9).
e.
Pull tubing (10) away from chassis until loop clamp (11) is off of stud (12).
f.
Spread loop clamp (11) and remove it.
g.
Working at other end of tubing section, remove sleeve nut (13).
h.
Remove tubing (10).
NOTE
This procedure is typical for all the different parts found in the airbrake
system.
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