TM 9-2330-390-14&P
2-22. INFLATING AIR BAGS.
a. General.
Ensure that air bag valve Is capped when not In use. If cap Is not Installed, dirt can enter
valve and cause air bag to lose air.
(1)
The dolly set has four air bags (5) which must be properly inflated before towing operations can
begin. Whenever possible, air to inflate air bags is supplied by the towing vehicle.
(2)
The charging assembly (2) (Item 1, Appendix D) is used to inflate air bags (5). It is stowed in
toolbox (1) when not in use.
If air Is used from a source other than the towing vehicle, air bag pressure should not
exceed 120 psi (827 kPa). Failure to follow this caution may damage air bags.
(3)
Before the dolly set Is raised, air bags (5) should be inflated.
(a)
For a dolly set with shelter, inflate air bags (5) until air stops flowing.
(b)
For a dolly set without shelter, inflate air bags (5) for a full ten seconds, then stop.
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