TM 5-3895-373-34
D.
ASSEMBLE - Continued.
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.
b.
Apply hydraulic oil to threads on cylinder head
(2), preformed packing (8), packing material (7),
and preformed packing (6).
c.
Remove lint-free cloth from cylinder tube (3).
Ensure no foreign material is present in cylinder
tube and on piston rod (4).
d.
Dip entire piston rod (4) in clean hydraulic oil.
CAUTION
Threads on inside of cylinder tube are
sharp. Ensure preformed packing
and packing retainer are not cut by
threads in cylinder opening. Leakage
can result from damaged seals.
e.
Slide split piston halves (5), piston rod (4), and
cylinder head (2) into cylinder tube (3). Ensure
split piston halves are seated correctly as piston
rod goes into cylinder tube.
f.
Thread cylinder head (2) into cylinder tube (3).
g.
Insert spanner wrench into holes (1). Tighten
cylinder head (2) until snug.
h.
After tightening, turn cylinder head (2) clockwise
an extra 1/8 to 1/4 turn to secure cylinder head
on cylinder tube (3).
NOTE
FOLLOW-ON-TASK:
Install
track
tensioning cylinder per paragraph
2.37.
END OF TASK
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