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XT3 TYPE III
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(800) 363-1771
316536-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 finger 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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