TM-9-2330-342-23-P

PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MANUAL

OCTOBER 2012

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FIELD MAINTENANCE

TRAILER AIR SYSTEM WILL NOT CHARGE OR MAINTAIN A CHARGE

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools and Special Tools

MSD/ICE, Test Set, Electronic Systems

(WP

0194, Table 1, Item 27)

MSD-V2, Test Set, Electronic Systems

(WP

0194, Table 1, Item 28)

Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s: Automotive

(WP

0194, Table 1, Item 47)

Materials/Parts

Solution, Soap (WP

0193, Table 1, Item 58)

Personnel Required

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (2)

References

WP

0004

References (cont.)

WP

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WP

0068

WP

0069

WP

0070

WP

0073

WP

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WP

0076

WP

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WP

0084

WP

0086

Equipment Condition

Parking brake applied (TM 9-2330-342-10).

(WP

0190)

Wheels chocked (TM 9-2330-342-10). (WP

0190)

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE

TRAILER AIR SYSTEM WILL NOT CHARGE OR MAINTAIN A CHARGE

STEP 1

Are air lines, fittings, valves, and/or reservoirs free of leaks?

NOTE

•

Soap and water solution will be used to visually check for leaks.

•

125 ± 5 psi (861 ± 34 kPa) must be supplied to trailer air system before

troubleshooting can begin.

1.

Have assistant turn engine start switch to ON. Refer to vehicle Operator's manual (WP

0190).

2.

Push in trailer charge valve in vehicle. Refer to vehicle Operator's manual (WP

0190).

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