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
AIR BRAKE HOSE REPAIR
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's
(WP 0144, Table 1, Item 16)
References
WP 0051
References (cont.)
WP 0066
WP 0070
Equipment Condition
Semitrailer parked on level ground (WP 0005)
WARNING
Wear eye protection when releasing all pressure from air system before you disconnect
components. Failure to comply may result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical
attention in the event of an injury.
NOTE
•
Air hoses can be replaced or repaired, depending on the length of the
damaged section.
•
For general air brake hose maintenance instructions, see Lines and Ports,
Antiseizing Tape, and Tubes and Compression Fittings (WP 0051).
REPAIR
Air hoses are not ordinarily removed unless they need to be replaced. Badly damaged air hoses must be
replaced. Air hoses must be tightly attached and connected. For additional information, see Air Brake System
Diagram (WP 0070).
END OF TASK
FOLLOW ON TASK
Perform air reservoir serviceability test (WP 0066).
END OF TASK
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