TM-5-2330-325-13-P

SEMITRAILER, MEDIUM HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER (MHET), 40 TON, M870A3

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST

JUNE 2014
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FIELD MAINTENANCE
BRAKE DRUM RUNNING HOT
INITIAL SETUP:
References
WP 0057
WP 0059
WP 0072
WARNING
Hub may be hot. Before putting hand to hub, hold hand close to hub to check for excessive
heat radiation. This will prevent skin burns caused by hot metal. Failure to comply may
result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
SYMPTOM
BRAKE DRUM RUNNING HOT
MALFUNCTION
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS INCORRECT
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If brakes are out of adjustment, adjust brakes (WP 0057).
MALFUNCTION
WEAK OR BROKEN BRAKE SHOE RETURN SPRING
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If return spring is weak or broken, replace return spring (WP 0059).
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