TM-5-5420-228-24

LAUNCHER HYDRAULICS SYSTEM M48A5/M60A1 TANK CHASSIS, TRANSPORTING: FOR BRIDGE, ARMORED-VEHICLE-LAUNCHED; SCISSORING TYPE, CLASS 60

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL

AUGUST 1985

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PERISCOPE MOUNT LID ASSEMBLY

CLEANING AND INSPECTION:

REPAIR (Sheet 2 of 3)

Dry cleaning solvent PD-680 is toxic and flammable. To prevent

personal injury, wear protective goggles and gloves and use only in a

well-ventilated area Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and

don’t breathe vapors.

Do not use near open flame or excessive heat.

The flash point for Type #1 Dry Cleaning Solvent is l00°F (38°C) and

for Type #2 is 138°F (50°C). If

YOU

become dizzy using cleaning

solvent, get fresh air immediately and get medical aid. If contact with

eyes is made, wash your eyes with water and get medical aid

immediately.

1.

Clean all parts using dry cleaning solvent and steel wool.

2*

Inspect all parts for damage or wear.

Replace all unserviceable parts.

ASSEMBLY:

1.

Using vise, squeeze two new bearings

(A) into lid (B).

2.

Position bumper (C) on lid (B)

and cover rubber portion with

wet asbestos.

3.

Using welding equipment, weld

metal tongs of bumper (C) to

lid (B).

4.

Remove asbestos from bumper

(c).

5.

Position tab of spring (D

in slot of retainer (E) on

lid (B).

6.

Insert end of handle (F)

through center of spring

(D) into hole in retainer

on lid (B).

E)

7.

Pull loop end of spring

(D) beyond handle (F)

and release spring over

handle to allow spring to

hold handle against lid (B).

Go on to Sheet 3

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