TM-5-2330-378-14-P

SEMITRAILER, LOWBED: 40 TON CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER M870 AND M870A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

JUNE 1999

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4-51. AIR HOSESAND FITTINGSMAINTENANCE.

ThisTaskCovers:

Replacement/Repair

InitialSetup:

Tools/TestEquipment:

EquipmentConditions

-Toolkit,generalmechanic's:automotive

Drain cocks open (para 3-8).

(item 7, Appendix B)

Materials/Parts

- Tape, antiseizing (item 21, Appendix F)

NOTE

Airhoses can be replaced orrepaired,

depending onthe length of the damaged section.

If damaged

air hose is short, replace it. If damaged air hose is long, repair it.

REPLACEMENUREPAIR

Air hoses and air-hose fittings are not ordinarily

removed except if they need to be replaced.

Badly damaged air hoses

and fittings must be replaced. Air hoses must be tightly attached and connected. See brake system schematics

(Appendix K) and manufacturing instructions (AppendixG).

FOLLOW-ON TASKS:

• Close drain cocks (para 3-8).

• Pressurize air system (para 3-8)

• Check airbrake system for leaks (Table 2-1, item numbers 11 and 13)

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