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ARMORED COMBAT EARTHMOVER (ACE), M9

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST SUPPORTING THE HYDRAULIC BLADE FOLDER-TRACK TENSIONER

JUNE 2012

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GENERAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REPAIR METHODS - Continued

RELIEVING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE - Continued

CAUTION

Nicks, cuts, or scratches are cause for parts replacement or repair. Failure to comply may

result in damage to equipment.

6.

4-bolt Split Flange. The 4-bolt split flange has a flange head that is clamped to a smooth face. The flange head

uses a performed packing that is squeezed between the head and the face (Figure 5). The face and end of

flange head must be free of nicks and scratches to seal properly. The packing must also be free of nicks or

cuts or the connection will leak.

PORT FACE

M0128HBF

CLAMP HALVES

FLANGE HEAD

O-RING (PACKING)

Figure 5.

4-Bolt Split Flange.

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