TM-9-2330-342-23-P

PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MANUAL

OCTOBER 2012

TM-9-2330-342-23-P - Page 605 of 1348

FIELD MAINTENANCE

ADJUST BRAKES

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools and Special Tools

Socket Set, 3/8 In. (WP

0194, Table 1, Item 36)

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive

(WP

0194, Table 1, Item 47)

Wrench, Torque, Click, Ratcheting, 3/8" Drive, 75

ft-lb (WP

0194, Table 1, Item 42)

Personnel Required

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (2)

Equipment Condition

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

0190)

Air system drained (TM 9-2330-342-10).

(WP

0190)

ADJUST

CAUTION

Button must be pulled out before turning the manual adjusting nut, or damage to equipment

will result.

NOTE

This procedure must be performed for each brake.

1.

Cage brake chamber (Figure 1, Item 1) (TM 9-2330-342-10) (WP

0190).

6

5

4

1

2

3

Figure 1.

Adjust Brakes.

2.

Pull out button (Figure 1, Item 6) from slack adjuster (Figure 1, Item 5).

3.

Turn manual adjusting nut (Figure 1, Item 4) counterclockwise until brake linings (Figure 1, Item 3) contact

brake drum (Figure 1, Item 2).

4.

Turn manual adjusting nut (Figure 1, Item 4) clockwise 1/2 turn.

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