TM 9-2330-275-14&P
1-7. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
Key
Component
Description
1
Handbrake Lever
Applies mechanical pressure to brakeshoes, preventing movement
of dolly set while parked.
2
Master Cylinders
Convert mechanical motion of hydraulic piston to hydraulic pressure
in brake lines.
3
Air Cylinders
Apply air pressure to hydraulic piston In master cylinders.
4
Air Reservoir
Furnishes compressed air through relay valve to air cylinder when
brakes are applied.
5
Relay Valve
Applies and releases compressed air to air cylinder.
6
Hydraulic Pump
Provides hydraulic pressure to raise shelter.
(M832 and M840)
7
Brakeshoe
Applies pressure to brakedrums, slowing and stopping the dolly sat.
8
Wheel Cylinders
Convert hydraulic pressure to mechanical motion, activating brake
shoes.
9
Hydraulic Brake Line
Provides hydraulic pressure from master cylinder to wheel cylinders.
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