TM 55-2210-224-34
Table 3-1. INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SUPPORT AND INTERMEDIATE GENERAL SUPPORT
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
6. EQUALIZING RESERVOIR DOES NOT REDUCE WITH SERVICE APPLICATION.
Step 1. Check for defective automatic brake valve
. (Refer to malfunctions 21 and 22.)
Disassemble, clean, and repair or replace automatic brake valve (para 4-11).
Step 2. Check for defective regulating valve in automatic brake valve.
Disassemble, clean, and repair
or replace automatic brake valve (para 4-11).
7. EQUALIZING RESERVOIR REDUCTION IS TOO FAST OR TOO SLOW WITH SERVICE APPLICATION.
Step 1. Check for leaking equalizing reservoir, piping, or fittings.
Locate leakage and tighten or replace reservoir, piping, and/or fittings.
Step 2. Check for defective automatic brake valve
. (Refer to malfunctions 21 and 22.)
Disassemble, clean, and repair or replace automatic brake valve (para 4-11).
8. BRAKE PIPE REDUCTION IS TOO SLOW.
Step 1. Check for dirty or defective exhaust chock plug in automatic brake valve.
Clean or replace exhaust orifice (para 4-11).
Step 2. Check for defective automatic brake valve
. (Refer to malfunctions 21 and 22.)
Disassemble, clean, and repair or replace automatic brake valve (para 4-11).
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