TM-9-2330-202-13-P

TRAILER, CARGO, 3/4-TON, 2-WHEEL: M101A1, M101A2 AND M101A3; TRAILER, CHASSIS, 3/4-TON, 2-WHEEL: M116A1 AND M116A2; TRAILER, CHASSIS, 1-TON, 2-WHEEL: M116A3

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

DECEMBER 2011

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FIELD MAINTENANCE

HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools and Special Tools

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's

Tools and Special Tools (cont.)

(WP

0115, Table 1, Item 1)

WARNING

•

When performing maintenance on brake system, make sure wheels are securely

chocked. Failure to comply may cause trailer to roll, resulting in death or injury to

personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.

•

Trailer must be supported by blocking or support stands placed under axle or frame

throughout maintenance procedure. Failure to comply may result in death or injury to

personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.

ADJUSTMENT

1.

Chock wheel on side of trailer opposite side being adjusted.

2.

Place lifting device under axle (Figure 1, Item 1) on side where handbrake is to be adjusted. Raise axle

(Figure 1, Item 1) until wheel assembly (Figure 1, Item 2) is off the ground.

1

2

M116_M101_074A

Figure 1.

Raising Wheel Assembly.

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