TM-9-2320-361-20

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1991

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TM 9-2320-361-20

8-20. AIR SYSTEM SAFETY VALVE REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

All

Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).

MATERIALS/PARTS

Air reservoirs drained (TM 9-2320-361-10).

Antiseize tape (Appendix C, Item 27)

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not disconnect air lines before draining air

REFERENCES (TM)

reservoirs.

TM 9-2320-361-10

TM 9-2320-361-20P

WARNlNG

Do not disconnect air lines before draining air reservoirs. Small

parts under pressure may shoot out with high velocity, causing

injury to personnel.

Remove air system safety valve (1) from tee fitting (2).

b. Installation

NOTE

All male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape before

installation.

Install air system safety valve (1) in tee fitting (2).

FOLLOW-ON TASK:

Start engine (TM 9-2320-361-10), build up air pressure, and check for leaks.

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