REFERENCE INFORMATION
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BRAKES
C.
D.
E.
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT:
A.
B.
Chock wheels and release parking brake
handle.
Turn adjusting knob at the tip of the brake
handle clockwise as tight as possible by
hand.
Apply parking brake handle.
If parking brake cannot be applied, turn
adjusting knob counterclockwise until
parking brake can be applied.
Test parking brake.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Remove chocks.
Depress service brake pedal and start
engine.
Place transmission shift lever in drive and
transfer case shift lever in high.
Apply parking brake and slowly let up on
service brake pedal. Vehicle should
remain stationary.
Repair or replace linkage, refer to (paras. 7-5, 7-23, and 7-24).
Make sure the area is clear of personnel and
obstacles prior to performing this test. Failure
to do so may result in serious injury.
WARNING
TM 9-2320-280-20-1
Replace or repair parts, refer to (para. 7-3)
for old configuration.
Replace or repair parts, refer to (para 7-20)
for new configuration.
