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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TM 5-5420-228-24

DRIVER’S HATCH NIGHT VIEWER LATCH REPLACEMENT (Sheet 5 of 5)

10.

For tighter latch assembly contact with night

viewer, back off (toward clevis) nut (J) about

two threads, using 1/2 inch wrench.

11.

Using 1/2 inch wrench, tighten nut (H).

12.

13.

14.

Perform steps 6 and 7. If more adjust

necessary, do steps 9 thru 11 again un

have a satisfactory fit.

CAUTION

Have another person support night

viewer and push release lever while

performing the following step.

Attach scale to end of latch handle an

measure force to begin movement of handle.

should be 9.5 to 15.5 pounds.

If force to begin movement of handle is less

than 9.5 pounds or more than 15.5 pounds,

replace spring (page 3-273).

End of Task

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