TM 5-3800-205-10-1
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
0008 00
MANUAL RELEASE OF PARKING BRAKE
WARNING
Do NOT operate machine if parking brake was applied due to a malfunction of airbrake system or parking
brake. Correct any problem before attempting to operate machine. Personal injury or death can result from a
brake malfunction.
Hitch and steering movement can reduce clearances and suddenly cause personnel injury. Always stop engine
BEFORE working in area of hitch link.
NOTE
This procedure describes manual release of parking brake in order to tow machine.
Assistance from Unit Maintenance is required.
1.
Manual Release of Parking Brake.
a.
Block all wheels.
b.
Lower bowl.
PARKING BRAKE
c.
Charge air system of disabled machine, if required.
ACTUATOR
Use air from recovery vehicle applied to quick dis-
connect air chuck at rear of air tank of disabled
d. Release parking brake.
e. Remove cotter pin and straight pin from rod end.
f. Engage brake and clear rod end from lever.
2.
Reconnect Parking Brake.
a.
Release parking brake.
b.
Install straight pin and cotter pin in rod end.
c.
Remove blocks from wheels.
390-024
COTTER PIN AND
STRAIGHT PIN
0008 00-5