TM 9-2330-287-14&P
HANDBRAKE
This task covers:
Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Jack, hydraulic
ACTION
ITEM
REMARKS
LOCATION
NOTE
Procedure is for one handbrake. Repeat procedure for opposite side.
Wheel (2)
Using hydraulic jack (3), raise until
Front wheel
1.
wheel (2) clears ground.
axle (1)
Handbrake
Release.
Trailer chassis,
2.
lever (5)
front (4)
Knob (6)
Adjust by turning clockwise to tighten or
Handbrake
3.
counterclockwise to loosen.
lever (5)
Wheel (2) should lock when
handbrake lever travel is no more than
two-thirds toward lock position.
Hand brake
Release.
Trailer chassis,
4.
Make sure front wheel (2) turns
lever (5)
front (4)
freely.
Wheel (2)
Using hydrauilc jack (3), lower.
Front wheel
5.
axle (1)
