TM 9-2330-376-14&P
3 - 1 0 . HAND BRAKE LEVER ADJUSTMENT.
WARNING
If trailer is not coupled to towing vehicle, ensure that wheels are securely chocked.
Failure to do so may cause trailer to roll, resulting in serious injury or death to personnel
or damage to equipment.
NOTE
Handbrake lever is properly adjusted when additional force is required to move
handbrake lever beyond two-thirds distance of travel toward the applied position.
Release handbrake lever (1) by moving lever rearward.
a.
Turn adjustment knob (2) clockwise to tighten or counterclockwise to loosen.
b.
Check adjustment. Repeat steps a and b as required.
c.
Repeat steps a through c to adjust other handbrake lever (1).
d.
Apply handbrake lever (1) by moving lever forward.
e.
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