TM 10-4610-239-24
TM 08580B-24/3
INSTALLATION.
ELBOW
a.
Pull anchor tee (6) away from chassis crossmember and install elbow (7).
b.
Install sleeve nut (3) and sleeve (2).
c.
Install two screws (5) and nuts (4).
d.
Check that drain cock T-handle (1) is turned fully clockwise.
e.
Connect air hoses to towing vehicle. Refer to TM 10-4610-239-10.
f.
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.
g.
Uncage compression springs on all four air chambers. Refer to paragraphs 2-47.
HOSE
NOTE
There are eight hoses in the airbrake system.
All are removed the
same. One is shown.
a.
Install hose (8).
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.
LOOP CLAMP
NOTE
There are 22 loop clamps in the airbrake system. All are installed the
same. One is shown.
a.
Pull tubing (10) away from chassis until flat section of loop clamp (11) fits between tubing and stud (12). Install
loop clamp on stud.
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