TM 5-3805-262-20
7-3. AIR BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)
c. A i r R e s e r v o i r ( c o n t) .
REMOVAL (SHEET 1 OF 2)
Relieve all air pressure before working on air system. Failure to do so
c o u l d r e s u l t i n s e r i o u s i n j u r y .
If you are injured obtain medical aid
immediately.
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(1)
Open drain valve (16) located at bottom of air reservoir to relieve air
system pressure.
(2)
Identify and tag hoses (1, 4, and 12) connected to air reservoir (19) to
a i d i n s t a l l a t i o n.
(3)
At left end of air reservoir (19), loosen and disconnect air hose (1) at
air compressor then at air reservoir.
(4)
Remove check valve (2).
(5)
At top of air reservoir (19),
loosen and disconnect air hose (4).
(6)
Remove safety valve (5) and tee (6).
(7)
At right side of air reservoir (19), remove nut (7), lock washer (8), and
washer (9),
and disconnect terminal (10) from pressure sender (11).
