Title: Check the operation and adjustment of brake automatic slack adjusters (ASA).
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology I (20107-I) > Section: Preventive Maintenance and Inspection: Servicing the Air Brakes

Checking should include inspecting and testing, based on

- manufacturer and Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines
- the description of normal operation.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What may occur when the automatic slack adjusters are out of specification?
- When should the ASA be adjusted?