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PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MANUAL

OCTOBER 2012

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CLEVIS

PIN

CLEVIS

SLACK

ADJUSTER

BRAKE

CHAMBER

ROD

BRAKE

CHAMBER

COTTER

PIN

Figure 3.

Slack Adjuster.

CONDITION/INDICATION

Can brakes be adjusted?

DECISION

BRAKES ADJUSTED - Go to (Step 6 - Does suspect parking brake(s) apply correctly?) to verify problem is solved.

BRAKES NOT ADJUSTED - Replace slack adjuster (WP

0078). Go to (Step 6 - Does suspect parking brake(s)

apply correctly?) to verify problem is solved.

STEP 5

Are brake components free from damage?

1.

Remove brake drum (WP

0092).

2.

Visually inspect brake shoes, drum and other brake components for excessive wear, broken brake shoe

springs, loose shoes, grooved drums, and other damage that will prevent brakes from releasing.

LIFTING DEVICE

BRAKE SHOES

BRAKE

DRUM

Figure 4.

Brake Assembly.

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