TM 5-3895-373-20
9.2.
REPLACE TRACK TENSIONING ACCUMULATOR - Continued.
B. INSTALL.
1.
INSTALL ACCUMULATOR AND FITTINGS.
a.
Wipe pipe threads of elbows (5), straight
adapter (6), and pipe nipple (11) with
cleaning cloth to remove pipe sealant.
WARNING
Pipe fitting sealant can cause eye
damage or skin irritation. Wash after
skin
contact.
Wear
safety
goggles/glasses when using. Avoid
contact with eyes or skin. If sealant
contacts eyes, flush eyes with water
and get immediate medical attention.
b.
Apply pipe sealant to pipe threads of
elbows (5), straight adapter (6), and pipe
nipple (11).
c.
Install and tighten elbows (5), straight
adapters (6 and 9), and pipe nipple (11)
onto cross (10). Hose fittings of elbows
must be in line with adapters.
WARNING
Hydraulic
oil
can
be
moderately
flammable and can be an irritant to
the
skin,
eyes,
and
respiratory
system. Avoid prolonged exposure.
Eye protection and rubber gloves
must be worn when working with
hydraulic oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage preformed
packing when sliding over threads.
Sharp edges of thread can cut or
damage
preformed
packing.
Damaged
preformed
packing
will
cause
leakage
and
affect
performance.
d.
Lubricate preformed packing (12) with
hydraulic oil. Install preformed packing on
straight adapter (9).
e.
Hold straight adapter (9) with an open end
wrench.
Screw
accumulator
(1)
onto
straight adapter. Using an adjustable
wrench, tighten accumulator until it is tight
against adapter.
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