TM 9-2320-360-10
2-32. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (CONT)
c. Manual Release of Spring Brakes
WARNING
Do not operate vehicle with spring brakes released. HET Tractor
will be able to roll free once spring brakes are released. Use wheel
chocks, or similar aid, to prevent vehicle from moving once spring
brakes are released. Failure to do so may result in serious
personnel injury or death.
NOTE
Procedures for releasing and applying spring brakes are identical
for spring brakes on no. 2, no. 3, and no. 4 axles. There are no
spring brakes on no. 1 axle.
(1) Install wheel chocks (1).
(2) Remove nut (2), washer (3), and tool (4) from mounting position on spring brake chamber
(5).
(3) Remove dust cap (6) from access hole (7) in spring brake chamber (5).
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