TM 10-4630-207-13&P
UNIT MAINTENANCE
WASTE WATER VACUUM TANK TRAILER
NSN 4630-01-513-8155
BRAKES
REPAIR, REPLACE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
63B Light Vehicle Mechanic (Qty 2)
Item 4)
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's, Automotive (WP
2, Item 16)
2, Item 17)
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Engine shut off
Ignition key removed
Emergency stop button pushed in
Wheel chocked
REPAIR
To reset a brake breakaway lever, proceed as follows:
1. Loosen but do not remove the bolts (figure 1, item 1) located on each side of the breakaway lever
(figure 1, item 2).
2. Remove the bolts (figure 1, item 1) and lockwashers (figure 1, item 4) located towards the rear of the
trailer.
WARNING
The hydraulic pressure held in the system may cause the lever to snap back
quickly. To avoid serious injuries, do not place hands between the lever and
cylinder cover.
3. Move the two breakaway locks (figure 2, item 1) out of the way and reposition the breakaway lever
(figure 2, item 2) to the ready position (figure 3, item 1).
4. Place the breakaway locks (figure 2, item 1) into their original position, and reinstall the two rear bolts
(figure 1, item 3) and lockwashers (figure 1, item 4) located on
each side of
the breakaway lever
(figure 1, item 2).
5. Reinstall the two remaining front bolts (figure 1, item 1).
6. Torque all four bolts between 90 to 120 inch-pounds.
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