TM 9-2330-235-14&P
4-20. HANDBRAKE CABLE MAINTENANCE (1
3. Connect rear wire rope assembly (14) to backing
plate (5) with clamp (2), bolt (3), new
4. Install rear wire rope assembly (14) to frame with
(21).
5. Install front wire rope assembly (9) and strap
(22) to frame with two bolts (23).
6. Connect clevis (16) to toggle link (15) with
straight pin (17) and new cotter pin (18).
7. Connect clevis (6) to handbrake lever (24) with
straight pin (8) and new cotter pin (7).
8. Perform ADJUSTMENT (subpara d).
d.
ADJUSTMENT
1. Turn adjusting knob (25) counterclockwise until
link pin is almost touching end of slots. Ensure
that handbrake lever (24) is fully released.
2. Raise side of trailer where handbrake cable is
being adjusted until wheel is off ground.
3. Loosen nuts (11 and 13) at each end of
turnbuckle
(12).
Turn
turnbuckle
counterclockwise (as viewed from rear of trailer)
until brakeshoes drag slightly when wheel is
rotated by hand. Do not allow front and rear wire
rope assemblies (9 and 14) to twist.
4. Turn tumbuckle (12) clockwise until brakeshoes
no longer drag when wheel is rotated by hand.
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