TM 5-3895-383-10
E-6
E-7. MANUAL BRAKE RELEASE
a. Release.
Roller may freewheel when brakes are released.
Ensure path of travel is free of personnel and equipment.
Ensure that Roller is secured (chocked or tied down) to prevent undesired movement.
Failure to follow instructions can result in injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
The brakes are locked in the absence of positive hydraulic oil pressure (for example,
when the engine is not running). The manual brake release hand pump provides the
hydraulic oil pressure needed to release the brakes.
(1)
Chock drum and wheels or tie down Roller to prevent undesired movement.
(2)
Remove two screws (1), washers (2), screws (3), washers (2), and panel (4) from frame (5).
(3)
Loosen setscrew (6) and turn knob (7) to full right to close needle valve.
(4)
Tighten screw (6).