TM 9-2330-324-14&P
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HANDBRAKE LEVER ADJUSTMENT
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THIS WP COVERS:
Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Operator/Crew
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
If trailer is not coupled to towing vehicle, ensure that landing gear is
lowered and locked and wheels are securely chocked. Failure to follow
this warning may cause trailer to roll, resulting in injury to personnel or
damage to equipment.
N O T E
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Handbrake is properly adjusted when additional force is required t o
move handbrake lever (2) beyond 2/3 distance of travel toward applied
position.
•
If one brake is not engaging, do not adjust handbrake lever; have
Organizational maintenance adjust cables as specified in WP 0032 00.
1.
Release handbrake by raising handbrake lever (2) up to vertical position.
2.
Turn adjustment knob (1) clockwise to increase tension or counterclockwise to decrease tension.
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