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PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MANUAL

OCTOBER 2012

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CAGE - Continued

2.

Remove protective cap (Figure 2, Item 4) on rear portion of flatrack lock air chambers (Figure 2, Item 1).

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2

3

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4

5

Figure 2.

Flatrack Lock Air Chamber Cage.

3.

Insert T-end of caging bolt (Figure 2, Item 5) into hole on rear of flatrack lock air chamber (Figure 2, Item 1).

4.

Rotate caging bolt (Figure 2, Item 5) counterclockwise 1/4 turn until it stops.

CAUTION

Tighten only until spring is fully compressed. Do not tighten over 50 lb-ft (67.8 N·m), or

damage may occur to air chamber.

NOTE

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If caging bolt cannot be pulled directly out, it is properly inserted.

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Spring is fully compressed when caging bolt is sticking out approximately 3.0 in. (76.2

mm).

5.

Install nut (Figure 2, Item 2) and washer (Figure 2, Item 3) on caging bolt (Figure 2, Item 5). Tighten until spring

is fully compressed.

6.

Repeat Steps (1) through (5) for the other flatrack air chamber.

END OF TASK

UNCAGE

1.

Remove nuts (Figure 3, Item 1), washers (Figure 3, Item 2), and remove caging bolts (Figure 3, Item 4) from

brake chambers (Figure 3, Item 6).

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