TM-9-2320-279-20-2

M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE, VOLUME 2 OF 3

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Brake and Air System Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

a. Removal.

NOTE

Mark position of red and blue hoses.

(1)

Remove two hoses (1) from fittings (2).

(2)

Thread two hoses (1) through support ring (3).

b. Installation.

Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful

vapors, and are harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away

from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent, or sealing

compound gets on skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.

(1)

Thread two hoses (1) through support ring (3).

(2)

Coat two fittings (2) with pipe thread sealing compound and install two hoses (1) on fittings.

c. Follow-on Maintenance.

(3)

Install glad hands (para 11-41).

(4)

Start engine and build up air pressure to 120-125 psi (827-862 kPa) (TM 9-2320-279-10).

(5)

Check connections for air leaks.

(6)

Shut off engine (TM 9-2320-279-10).

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