TM 9-2320-269-20-1
SLACK ADJUSTERS - CONTINUED
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
ADJUSTMENT - CONTINUED
16.
Airbrake
Pushrod (2) and
a. Have assistant hold brake pedal
chamber (1)
slack adjuster (3)
down, and check angle of
pushrod (2) to slack adjuster (3).
b. If angle is 900, and pushrod (2)
has reached its proper travel, go
to step 23.
17.
Pushrod (2)
Nut (4) and
a. Release brake pedal.
clevis (5)
b. Using 15/16-inch wrench, turn nut (4)
away from clevis (5).
18.
Clevis (5)
Cotter pin (6)
a. Hold clevis (5) and slack adjuster
and slack
and pin (7)
(3) together, and take out cotter
adjuster (3)
pin (6) using diagonal cutting pliers.
b. Using pliers wrench, take out pin
(7) and let clevis and slack
adjuster come apart.
19.
Pushrod (2)
Clevis (5)
Adjust to position needed.
20.
Clevis (5)
Pin (7)
a. Hold clevis (5) and slack adjuster
and slack
(3) together.
adjuster (3)
b. Using hammer, tap pin (7 in place.
21.
Airbrake
Pushrod (2) and
a. Turn key on, and build up air
chamber (1)
slack adjuster (3)
pressure (TM 9-2320-269-10).
b. Have assistant hold brake pedal
down, and check angle of
pushrod (2) to slack adjuster (3).
c. If angle is still not correct,
release brake pedal and repeat
steps 18 thru 21.
d. If angle is correct, turn key off
(TM 9-2320-269-10).
22.
Clevis (5)
Cotter pin (6)
a. Put new cotter pin (6) in place,
and slack
and nut (4)
and bend ends over using diagonal cutting pliers
b. Turn nut (4) against clevis (5), and
tighten using 15/16-inch open-end
wrench.
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