TM 9-2330-324-14&P
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HANDBRAKE LINKAGE AND CABLES MAINTENANCE—Continued
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ADJUSTMENT—Continued
N O T E
If only one wheel engages, go to step 7.
3.
Set adjusting knob on handbrake lever (1) by turning clockwise as far as possible. Then turn knob
counterclockwise 2 full turns. Handbrake lever is now set.
4.
Ensure that yoke (10) and yoke (3) are installed on rod (12) equally. This should be 1 in. (25.4 mm)
from threaded end of yoke (10) and yoke (3) to ends of rod.
5.
Adjust turnbuckle (10) first, rotating toward front of trailer. Only rotate 1/2 to 1 full turn at a time and
retest after every adjustment. Not more than 1 or 2 full turns should be needed. If necessary, adjust
clevis (3) toward rear of trailer again in small increments and test after each adjustment.
6.
Install clevis pin (9) and new cotter pin (13). Tighten nut (11).
7.
Remove cotter pin (7) and clevis pin (6). Discard cotter pin.
8.
Rotate turnbuckle (20) as required to eliminate excess slack or tension. Rotate both turnbuckles at
the same time. Turnbuckles should not interfere with frame when parking brake assembly is rotated
through its full motion.
9.
Install both clevis pins (6) and actuate handbrake lever. Turn each wheel and note the drag. Remove
both clevis pins (6) and turn turnbuckles (20) as required to set equal drag on each wheel.
10.
Repeat step 9 until wheels equally lock.
11.
Install clevis pin (6) and new cotter pin (7).
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