TM 5-3895-373-20
15.16. REPLACE/REPAIR ENDGATE HAND LEVER AS
B.
INSTALL.
1.
ASSEMBLE ENDGATE HAND LEVER
ASSEMBLY.
Cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is TOXIC
and flammable. Wear protective
goggles and gloves. Use only in a
well ventilated area. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes, and clothes, and do
not breathe vapors. Keep away from
heat or flame. Never smoke when
using solvent; the flashpoint for
Type III cleaning solvent is 200°F
(93,3°C). Failure to do so may result
in injury or death to personnel.
If personnel become dizzy while
using cleaning solvent, immediately
get fresh air and medical help. If
solvent contacts skin or clothes,
flush with cold water. If solvent
contacts eyes, flush eyes with water
and get immediate medical attention.
a.
Clean all components with cleaning cloth,
cleaning solvent, and wire scratch brush. Wipe
away all residue.
b.
Screw pawl rod (23) into rod end (18).
c.
Install pawl (26), flat washer (25), and cotter pin
(24) onto pawl rod (23).
d.
Position spring (22) into mounting hole of lever
(10).
e.
Secure latch grip (17) to lever (10) with flat
washers (21), machine screw (19), and hex nut
(20). Do not overtighten hex nut.
NOTE
Do not overtighten hex nut securing
latch grip onto lever. The latch grip
must be able to move freely when
installed on lever.
f.
Secure rod end (18) to latch grip (17) with flat
washers (16), machine screw (14), and hex nut
(15). Do not overtighten hex nut.
NOTE
Do not overtighten hex nut securing
rod end in latch grip. Rod end must
be able to move freely within latch
grip.
NOTE
Do not overtighten bolt securing
pawl to lever. Pawl must be able to
move freely when installed on lever.
g.
Secure pawl (26) to lever (10) with bolt (13) and
hex nut (12). Do not overtighten bolt.
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