TM 9-2330-297-14&P
AIR RESERVOIR
This task covers:
Servicing
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
1.
Towing vehicle
Air supply
Turn off.
2.
Front of
Air lines (1)
Uncouple gladhands (3) and (4).
semitrailer
and (2)
WARNING
Wear protective goggles when opening air reservoir draincock to prevent eye
injury. Move away from airstream to prevent injuries.
3.
Bogie
Air reservoir
a. Open draincock (5) and fully drain air
draincock (5)
reservoir (6).
b. Close draincock (5).
4.
Front of
Air lines (1)
Couple gladhands (3) and (4); turn on air
semitrailer
and (2)
supply.
5.
Front of
Gladhands
Check for leaks.
semitrailer
(3) and (4)
6.
Bogie
Air reservoir
Check for leaks.
draincock (5)
7.
Brakes (7)
a. Check that brakes are applied.
b. Check that brakes release.
Brakes should release when reservoir
pressure reaches 60 psi (414 kPa).
TASK ENDS HERE
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