TM 9-2330-359-14&P
2-16. CAGING AND UNCAGING SPRING BRAKES (M872 AND M872A3) (Con’t).
(2) Remove cap (1) from access hole (6),
(3) Remove nut (2), washer (3), and
release stud (5) from airbrake chamber (4).
(4) Insert tab end of release stud (5) in
access hole (6) and turn release stud 1/4 turn clockwise.
(5) Install washer (3) and nut (2) on release
stud (5). Tighten nut until spring is fully caged.
(6) Repeat steps 2 through 5 for remaining
spring brake chambers.
(7) Remove wheel chocks and stow.
(8)
road.
(9)
Move semitrailer off travelled portion of
Chock semitrailer wheels.
Notify organizational maintenance.
(10)
b. Uncaging Spring Brakes.
WARNING
Chock wheels to prevent semitrailer from moving when brakes are released (caged).
Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
(1) Remove nut (2) and washer (3) from release stud (5).
(2) Remove release stud (5) from access hole (6),
(3) Install release stud (5) on airbrake chamber (4) with washer (3) and nut (2).
(4) Install cap (1) on access hole (6).
(5) Repeat steps 1 through 4 for remaining spring brake chambers.
(6) Remove and stow chocks.
2-17. FOLDING TARPAULIN.
CAUTION
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f .
Do not fold or stow tarpaulin when wet or dirty. Failure to follow this caution may result
In damage to tarpaulin.
Lay tarpaulin on a flat, clean surface.
Fold top and bottom ends of tarpaulin to the middle. Lay ropes straight.
Fold both sides of tarpaulin to the middle. Lay ropes straight.
Fold tarpaulin in half.
NOTE
The ropes are used to secure tarpaulin when it Is folded. Ensure that all air has been
released by pressing or kneeling on folded tarpaulin.
Fold tarpaulin in half again and secure with ropes.
Stow tarpaulin in stowage box (para 1-7).
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