TM 10-4610-239-24
TM 08580B-24/3
REMOVAL.
WARNING
Compressed air can blow dust into eyes. Wear eye protection and turn relief
valve T-handle slowly to avoid a sudden rush of air when releasing
reservoir air pressure.
a.
Turn drain cock T-handle (1) slowly counterclockwise to release air pressure from reservoir.
NOTE
Insure that airflow from reservoir has stopped before closing drain cock.
b.
Turn drain cock T-handle (1) clockwise to close drain cock.
c.
Tag and disconnect two hoses (2) from air chamber (3).
d.
Remove cotter pin (4) and clevis pin (5).
e.
While supporting air chamber (3), remove two nuts (6), and washers (7).
f.
Lower air chamber (3), guiding pushrod (8) through bracket (9).
INSTALLATION.
a.
Guide pushrod (8) and two mounting studs (10) through bracket (9) while positioning air
chamber (3) against bracket.
b.
Install two washers (7) and nuts (6).
WARNING
Air chamber will lock brake if hoses are reversed when installed. A locked
brake can result in injury to personnel and damage to equipment. Install
hoses as tagged.
c.
Install clevis pin (5) and cotter pin (4).
d.
Install two hoses (2) as tagged.
e.
Connect flatbed cargo trailer 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 paragraph 2-47.
h.
Adjust service brakes. Refer to paragraph 2-73.
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