TM 55-2210-223-12
TO 45A2-2-14-41
4-48. TRAIN LINE AIR HOSES AND FITTINGS
This task covers:
a.
REMOVAL
b.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
TOOLS
Tool kit SC4940-97-CL-E16
REMOVAL
NOTE
The gasket (1), in train line air hoses (3) can be replaced without removing the air hoses from the locomotive. To
remove and replace the gasket, do steps 1 and 4.
1. Insert screwdriver between gasket (1) and glad hand (2) and pry gasket from groove.
2. Remove air hose (3) from angle cock (4).
INSTALLATION
3.
Install air hose (3) on angle cock (4).
4.
Start gasket (1) into groove of glad hand (2) and continue to work the gasket into place by hand, forcing the
outside edge of gasket away from the coupling body so that it can be pressed or allowed to snap completely into
the groove.
5.
Connect glad hand to another glad hand. Open angle cock (1) and check for air leaks.
4-104 Change 1
