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PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MANUAL

OCTOBER 2012

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STEP 3

Are slack adjusters adjusted and free of damage?

WARNING

Be sure to wear the proper eye protection when working on or around pressurized air systems

if not injury or death could result.

1.

Release brake pedal. Refer to vehicle Operator's manual (WP

0190).

2.

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

0190).

3.

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

0190).

4.

Cage brake chamber. Refer to TM 9-2330-342-10 (WP

0190).

CLEVIS

PIN

CLEVIS

SLACK

ADJUSTER

BRAKE

CHAMBER

ROD

BRAKE

CHAMBER

COTTER

PIN

Figure 3.

Slack Adjuster.

5.

Rotate slack adjuster to rod clevis.

6.

Install rod clevis, two pins, and cotter pins on slack adjuster.

7.

Uncage brake chamber. Refer to TM 9-2330-342-10 (WP

0190).

8.

Inspect slack adjusters for damage.

CONDITION/INDICATION

Are slack adjusters adjusted and free of damage?

DECISION

Not Damaged - Go to (Step 5 - Are brake components free of damage?).

Damaged - Replace slack adjuster (WP

0078). Go to (Step 4 - Are slack adjusters adjusted and free of

damage?).

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