TM-9-2330-324-14-P
TRAILER, CARGO: 1-1/2-TON, 2-WHEEL, M105A3
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
JULY 2002
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WARNING SUMMARY—Continued
WARNING
SERVICE BRAKE MAINTENANCE
Do not handle
brakeshoes, brakedrums, or other brake components
unless area has been properly cleaned. There may be hazardous dust o n
these components which can be dangerous if you touch it or breathe it.
Wear an approved filter mask and gloves. Never use compressed air or a
dry brush to clean brake components. Dust may be removed using an
industrial-type
vacuum cleaner. Clean
dust or mud away from brake
components
with water and a wet, soft cloth. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious illness or death.
WARNING
EMERGENCY BRAKING BREAKAWAY LEVER RESET
Keep hands and fingers clear when resetting breakaway lever. Hydraulic
pressure held in system may cause breakaway lever to snap back quickly.
Failure to follow this warning may result in injury to personnel.
WARNING
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
•
When performing maintenance on brake system, ensure that landing
gear is lowered and locked and that wheels are securely chocked.
Failure to follow this warning may cause trailer to roll, resulting in
serious injury or death to personnel.
•
Eye injury may result if brake fluid comes in contact with eyes. Always
wear eye protection when working with brake fluid. Failure to follow
this warning may result in injury to personnel.
•
Use only fresh brake fluid from a sealed container; do not reuse fluid.
After filling and bleeding, be sure to refill master cylinder to 3/4 full.
Failure to maintain an adequate fluid level may cause brake failure,
resulting in injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
WARNING
REAR AXLE MAINTENANCE
Axle is heavy and awkward to handle. Use caution; weight of trailer must
be supported by leveling jacks or by blocking or support stands o n
corner of rear crossmember throughout operations.
Use
assistance
during removal. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury.
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