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2.39.
REPAIR TRACK TENSIONING CYLINDER - Continued
B.
CLEAN - Continued.
Compressed
air
used
for
cleaning
purposes will not exceed 30 psi (207
kPa). Use only with effective chip
guarding
and
personal
protective
equipment
(goggles/face
shield
and
gloves)
Failure
to
take
proper
precautions may result in severe injury
or loss of vision.
2.
USE 30 PSI (207 kPa) MAXIMUM COMPRESSED
AIR TO BLOW ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM
SEAL GROOVES, INSIDE OF CYLINDER TUBE,
AND THREADED SURFACES. DRY PARTS
WITH A CLEAN, LINT-FREE CLOTH.
C.
INSPECT.
1.
INSPECT CYLINDER TUBE.
a.
Run your finger along inside non-threaded
surface A of cylinder tube (3) and cylinder wall
B. Feel for any nicks, scratches, or sharp
edges that may damage preformed packings
and seals.
b.
Remove sharp edges of nicks or scratches
using crocus cloth.
c.
Replace cylinder tube (3) if scratches or pits
cannot be polished out, or if scratches exceed
0.5 in. (12, 7 mm) in length.
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