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 TM 9-2330-202-14&P
HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT.
This Task Covers:
Adjustment
Initial Setup:
Tools/Test Equipment:
Common No. 1 tool set (Item 2, Appendix B)
General mechanic's tool kit (Item 1, Appendix B)
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
When performing maintenance on brake system, make sure wheels are
securely chocked. Failure to follow this warning may cause trailer to roll,
resulting in serious injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
1.
Chock wheels on side of trailer opposite side being adjusted.
2.
Place floor jack under axle (1) on side where handbrake is to be adjusted. Raise axle (1) until wheel
and tire assembly (2) is off the ground.
3.
Release handbrake lever (3) on side to be adjusted.
4.
Loosen lockscrew (4) at adjusting knob (5).
5.
Turn adjusting knob (5) clockwise until wheel and tire assembly (2) locks when handbrake lever (3) is
no more than two-thirds applied.
6.
Release handbrake lever (3) and make sure wheel and tire assembly (2) turns freely.
7.
Fully tighten lockscrew (4) at adjusting knob (5).
8.
Lower axle (1).
9.
Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other side.
FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
None
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