TM 5-3895-374-24-2
3-16
Trailer Air Brakes
3-16-1
Trailer Air Brake System
The following chart lists the Asphalt Mixing Plant trailers and the relevant figure number of the diagram showing the trailer
air brake system. Refer to the Parts Manual TM 5-3895-374-24P for additional information and a description of the
components shown on the diagrams.
Trailer
Figure Number
Control Van
3-81
Four Bin Feeder
3-81
Feed Conveyor
3-80
Drum Mixer
3-82
Surge Bin
3-85
Baghouse
3-81
Generator Trailer
3-83
Dedrummer/Melter
3-81
Asphalt Tanker
3-81
Dolly
3-84
3-16-2
Brake Adjustment
Maintenance personnel should be trained to make brake adjustments. If adjustments to the trailer brakes are required the
following steps are recommended for "S" cam brakes:
1.
Block the wheels, release spring brakes and shut off the prime mover engine, leaving it in low gear. Check the
push rod travel by pulling on a slack adjuster by hand or with a pry bar. If slack (push rod travel) exceeds 3/4 inch,
brake adjustment is required.
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