TM 9-2510-247-13&P
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INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR
NOTE
Damaged air hoses that may fail must be replaced.
(1)
Inspect brake air hoses and fittings for cracks, kinks, nicks, stripped threads, and cuts.
(2)
Replace damaged hoses.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
DO NOT remove caps or plugs from hoses until installation.
Removing caps or plugs may result in contamination of brake
system and damage to equipment.
NOTE
Apply thread sealing compound to threads before connecting.
Install plastic cable ties as required.
Air hoses must be tightly attached and connected.
1.
Install brass bushing (17) on air brake protection valve (15).
2.
Install new insert (5) into hose (4) and install hose onto brass bushing (17).
3.
Install straight adapter (16) on air brake protection valve (15).
4.
Install new insert (5) into hose (4) and install hose onto straight adapter (16).
5.
Install reducer (14) on air brake protection valve (15).
6.
Install two 45 fittings (13) on reducer (14).
7.
Install new insert (5) into hose (4) and install hoses onto 45 fittings (13).
8.
Position loop clamps (8) on hoses (4) and secure with screw (6), flatwasher (7), spacer (9),
flatwasher (11), new lockwasher (10), and nut (12).
NOTE
Gladhand connections on prime mover side have straight adapters.
Gladhand connections on towed vehicle side have 45 fittings.
9.
Install new insert (5) into air hose (4) and install onto straight adapter (2).
10. Install new insert (5) into air hose (4) and install onto 45 compression fitting (3).
11. Install nut (1) onto straight adapter (2) and 45 compression fitting (3).
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