TM-9-2330-326-14-P
SEMITRAILER, TACTICAL, DROP DECK BREAKBULK/CONTAINER TRANSPORTER, 22-1/2 TON, M871A3
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
FEBRUARY 2006
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TM 9-2330-326-14&P
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WARNING
The triennial (3 years) 36,000 miles check/service is based on normal operation. Conditions
identified such as hot brake drums, leakage/seepage of spindle/hub grease, brake lock-up, wheel
end noise/damage, and impact damage will require inspection and repair be performed when the
incident occurs, not at service interval. May cause injury to personnel or damage to the
equipment/
A hot brake can cause serious burns. Exercise caution before attempting to touch brake drum after
use. Radiated heat will be felt before brake drum is touched. May cause injury to personnel or
damage to the equipment/
WARNING
Air brake chambers (all) must be caged before working on the brake system to prevent serious
injury to personnel and damage to equipment. Wheels must be chocked.
No disassembly of air brake chamber is authorized. Before any work is performed on the spring
brake system, chock the wheel front and rear to prevent semitrailer movement. When inspecting
or caging air brake chambers, do not position yourself in front of, or in line with, the chamber.
Serious injury or death may occur if this warning is not followed.
Discarded air brake chambers must be safely and properly disposed of. They should be disarmed
prior to disposal to prevent present and future injury. (See Appendix H-20.)
WARNING
Do not allow brake lining to wear to the point that the rivets touch the drum. May cause brake
failure, injury to personnel and damage to the equipment.
WARNING
Do not use air pressure or a steel bristle brush to clean cones and rollers. Use kerosene or diesel
fuel to clean bearings. Do not use gasoline. Do not rotate bearings using compressed air, as this
will damage the polished surfaces. Bearing failure can cause injury.
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