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XT3 TYPE II
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316535-AA-A
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Adjustments
CAUTION
Tag, lock or disconnect latch from air supply to prevent operation. Keep hands clear
during adjustment, especially area between yoke joint and cap screw (Figure 1, Item 5).
Tailgate Latch
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1
Spring
2
Clevis Pin
3
Hairpin
4
Yoke
5
Cap Screw
6
Nut
7
Eyebolt Nut
8
2nd Eyebolt Nut
9
Pivot Arm
Figure 1 - Latch Adjustment
Test tailgate latch mechanism by opening latch with about 85 PSI. Release air pressure and latch should
close and toggle over-center with spring tension. Adjust according to the following (using Figure 1):
1. Close tailgate, lower body and disconnect air brakes from air supply before making any adjustments.
2. Detach spring (1) and remove clevis pin (2) from air brake yoke.
3. Push yoke joint off of over-center to open latch.
4. Remove hairpin (3) and disconnect yoke (4).
5. Turn upper yoke half a turn to adjust latch force.
6. Connect yoke (4) and secure with hairpin (3).
7. Push mechanism over-center. Latch should be tight enough to close tailgate with a good seal, but not
so tight that it can’t be manually pushed over-center. Adjust as necessary.
8. Make sure mechanism is over-center and tighten cap screw (5) until latch opens.
9. Loosen screw (5) one-and-a-half turns and secure with nut (6).
10. Attach spring (1) and tighten eyebolt nut (7) until
fi
nger tight. Tighten two more turns and secure with
additional nut (8).
11. Adjust air brake yoke and attach to pivot arm (9).
12. Connect latch to air supply. Test latch with air pressure to make sure it operates properly.
General Operating Procedures
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