Air tube fittings. - TM-9-2320-211-20-3-10860

TM 9-2320-211-20-3-1

(2) Air tube fittings.

(a) Air tube connecting nipple.

CAUTION

Fittings are made of soft brass and can be stripped

easily if tightened too much. Tighten fittings just

enough to stop air from leaking.

NOTE

The air tube connecting nipple on the air valve

supply line at rear of truck chassis is used for

this typical task.

FRAME 1

Screw two tube nuts (1) onto adapter fitting (2).

Using 9/16-inch open end wrench, hold adapter fitting (2).

Using 5/8-inch combination box and open end wrench, tighten two tube nuts

(l).

NOTE

Follow-on Maintenance Action Required:

1. Start engine and let it run until air pressure gage

reads between 65 and 120 psi. Refer to

TM 9-2320-211-10.

2. Stop engine. Refer to TM 9-2320-211-10.

3. Do air system leak test. Refer to para 1-5.

END OF TASK

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