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CAGE AND UNCAGE BRAKES (Con't).
WARNING
When caging brakes, block wheels to keep truck from moving when
brakes are released. Failure to follow this warning may result in death
or injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
(1)
Block wheels.
(2)
Remove nut (4), washer (5), and release stud (2) from stowage pocket (1).
(3)
Remove cap (3) from spring chamber (6).
(4)
Insert cross-pin end of release stud (2) into opening where cap (3) was
removed.
(5)
To engage cross-pin, rotate release stud (2) until cross-pin end goes into
slot inside of spring chamber (6). Turn release stud right 1/4 turn; cross-pin is now engaged.
(6)
Install washer (5) and nut (4) on release stud (2).
(7)
Tighten nut (4) until approximately 3 in. of release stud (2) shows above
nut. Spring brake is fully released.
b.
Uncage Brakes.
(1)
Block wheels.
(2)
Remove nut (4) and washer (5) from release stud (2).
(3)
Turn release stud (2) to left 1/4 turn and remove release stud from spring
chamber (6).
(4)
Install cap (3) in spring chamber (6).
(5)
Insert release stud (2) into stowage pocket (1) and install washer (5) and
nut (4) on release stud.
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