TM 9-2330-213-14&P
This Task Covers:
b. Adjustment (M107A1)
Adjustment (All Except M107A1)
a.
Initial Setup:
Materials/Parts:
Equipment Conditions:
One cotter pin
Tools/Test Equipment:
Generai mechanic's tool kit
a.
ADJUSTMENT (ALL EXCEPT M107A1)
NOTE
When handbrake cable (4) is properly adjusted, handbrake lever (1) should only
require 1/3 of its full travel to apply handbrake.
1.
Release handbrake lever (1).
If tightened, loosen two nuts (2) on turnbuckle (3). Do not allow handbrake cable (4) to twist.
2.
3.
Rotate turnbuckle (3) as required to eliminate excess slack or tension.
4.
Tighten two nuts (2) on turnbuckle (3). Do not allow handbrake cable (4) to twist.
5.
Check handbrake lever (1) and handbrake cable (4) for proper operation. Adjust as required,
b.
ADJUSTMENT (M107A1)
NOTE
When handbrake cable (5) is properly adjusted, handbrake lever (9) should only
require 1/3 of its full travel to apply handbrake.
1.
Release handbrake lever (9).
Loosen nut (6). Remove cotter pin (10) and clevis pin (8), and disconnect clevis (7) from handbrake
2.
lever (9). Discard cotter pin.
Turn clevis (7) clockwise to tighten or counterclockwise to loosen handbrake cable (5).
3.
4.
Tighten nut (6) on handbrake cable (5) and clevis (7).
5.
Connect clevis (7) to handbrake lever (9) with clevis pin (8) and new cotter pin (10).
6.
Check handbrake lever (9) and handbrake cable (5) for proper operation. Adjust as required.