TM 5-3895-373-34
2.39.
REPAIR TRACK TENSIONING CYLINDER - Continued
A.
DISASSEMBLE.
1.
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD FROM CYLINDER.
Cleaning solvent, P-D-680 Type m, is
TOXIC and flammable. Use only in a
well ventilated area. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes, and do not breathe vapors.
Keep away from heat or flame. Never
smoke
when
using
solvent;
the
flashpoint for Type III cleaning solvent is
2000F (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 and remove any dirt or foreign matter
from cylinder exterior with cleaning solvent.
Scrub off hard deposits with a wire scratch
brush. Wipe dry with a clean, cleaning cloth.
Do not clamp cylinder against metal
jaws in vise. Use wooden blocks
between
vise
jaws
and
cylinder.
Damage to surface of cylinder can result
from contact with metal vise jaws.
b.
Clamp cylinder in a bench vise. Pad vise jaws
with wooden blocks.
c.
Insert spanner wrench into holes (1).
d.
Rotate cylinder head (2) counterclockwise.
Tap cylinder tube (3) with a plastic hammer if
cylinder head is difficult to turn.
e.
Pull cylinder head (2), piston rod (4), and split
piston halves (5) from cylinder tube.
f.
Remove cylinder tube (3) from bench vise.
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