TM 5-2420-230-24-1
8-8. SPRING BRAKE CHAMBER CAGING.
This Task Covers:
a. Caging
b. Uncaging
c. Follow-On Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment
References
None
None
Tools and Special Tools
Equipment Conditions
Tool kit, general mechanics, Item 38, Appendix B
TM or Para
Condition Description
Air system drained.
Materials/Parts
Cloth, lint-free, Item 10, Appendix C
Drawings Required
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 136
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 138
Personnel Required
MOS 62B, Construction Equipment Repairer
Estimated Time to Complete
0.5 hr.
a. Caging.
This procedure is for emergency towing of the vehicle only, and will manually release the vehicle's
brakes. Ensure that vehicle is secured by the towing vehicle or wheel chocks before attempting the
following procedure. Failure to comply may allow the vehicle to move, resulting in serious injury or
death to personnel and/or equipment damage.
(1)
Remove nut (1), washer (2), and release
bolt (3) from stowed position located on side
of brake chamber housing (4).
(2)
Remove plug and ensure bottom seat (5) is
clear of dirt and debris using a clean cloth.
It is very important that T-section of release
bolt fully engages in bottom seat. Failure to
comply may result in injury or death to
personnel.
(3)
Insert release bolt (3) until it bottoms (will
no longer turn) in seat and rotate clockwise
until it fully locks.
(4)
Pull release bolt (3) several times by hand to ensure it is locked.
(5)
Fit washer (2) and nut (1) to release bolt and wind up nut by hand until it almost seats.
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