TM 5-3805-262-207-3. AIR BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT) f. H o s e s , L i n e s , a n d F i t t i n g s.(1) Inspection.This task covers inspection of air brake system hoses, lines,a n d f i t t i n g s.TOOLS: No. 1 Common Organizational Maintenance Tool KitFixed open end wrench setMATERIALS/PARTS: Clean cloths (Appendix C, item 1)Detergent (Appendix C, item 3)NOTEPRELIMINARY PROCEDURE: Front access door unlocked and opened and engineside panels removed (page 9-14).INSPECTION (SHEET 1 OF 2)I n f o l l o w i n g s t e p s , o p e n a i r r e s e r v o i r d r a i n v a l v e t o r e l i e v e a l l a irpressure before disconnecting hoseso r t u b e s . F a i l u r e t o d o s o c o u ldcause serious injury.(a) Check that elbows and tee installed in parking brake valve are tight. Ifnecessary, disconnect hose (1) or tube (2), tighten elbow or tee and re-connect hose or tube.(b) In cab, beneath right-hand instrument panel at parking brake valve,check that hose (1) and tube (2) connections to fittings are tight.(c) Check hose (1) and tube (2) for cracks,s p l i t s , c h a f i n g , o r d e t e r i o r a -tion. If any of these conditions are seen, replace hose or tube (page7-74). (d) At front of loader, above hydraulic reservoir, at declutch treadle andv a l v e , c h e c k t h a t f i t t i n g s , e l b o w s, and pilot valve (8) are tight andnot loose. If necessary, disconnect hose (1, 3, 4, 6, or 7) or tube (2or 5), tighten fitting, elbow, or pilot valve, and reconnect hose ort u b e .(e) Check that hose (1, 3, 4, 6, and 7) and tube (2 and 5) connections atdeclutch treadle and valve are tight and not loose.(f) Check hoses (1, 3, 4, 6, and 7) and tubes (2 and 5) for cracks, splits,c h a f i n g , o r d e t e r i o r a t i o n . If any of these conditions are seen, replacehose or tube (page 7-74).(g) Check that plugs installed in declutch treadle and valve body are tightand not loose or missing. If plugs are missing, refer to page 7-82 toi n s t a l l .7-70
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