TM-9-2330-238-14

CHASSIS, SEMITRAILER: 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M295A1; SEMITRAILER, VAN: EXPANSIBLE, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M313; SEMITRAILER, VAN: SHOP, FOLDING SIDES, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M447 AND M447C; SEMITRAILER, VAN: REPAIR PARTS, SHOP EQUIPMENT, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M749; SEMITRAILER, VAN: REPAIR PARTS STORAGE, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M750

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

JULY 1992

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AIR LINES AND FITTINGS MAINTENANCE.

This Task Covers:

Leakage Test

c.

Inspection

Removal

d.

Installation

Initial Setup:

Materials/Parts:

Tools/Test Equipment:

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Dishwashing compound (Item 6, Appendix E)

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General mechanic’s tool kit

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Marker tags (item 15, Appendix E)

Ž Antiseizing tape (Item 16, Appendix E)

Personnel Required:

Two

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Twenty-two Iockwasher

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a.

LEAKAGE TEST

1.

Couple towing vehicle to semitrailer (para 2-10).

2.

Apply brakes and coat air couplings, connectors, fittings, and emergency and service lines and tubes with soap

and water solution.

3.

Check for leakage. No leakage is allowed.

4.

Tighten loose connections and fittings, or replace defective parts as necessary.

b.

REMOVAL

1.

Uncouple towing vehicle from semitrailer (para 2-11).

2.

Open draincock on air reservoir (5) and release air pressure.

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