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

GENERAL MAINTENANCE - Continued

Multiple Fastener Double-Twist Safety Wiring

TOOLS: Slip joint pliers

Diagonal cutting pliers

SUPPLIES: Lockwire

1.

Using diagonal cutting pliers, cut a piece of lockwire about 24 inches long.

2.

Run wire through drilled bolt (A) keeping

length of free wire ends the same.

3.

4.

5.

6.

9.

Using slip joint pliers, twist wire until twist almost reaches next bolt head (B).

Run one leg of wire through bolt head (B).

Using slip joint pliers, twist wire until wire

twist almost reaches next bolt head (C).

Run one leg of wire through bolt head (C).

7.

8.

Using slip joint pliers, twist wire at least six

times.

Using diagonal cutting pliers, cut wire

leaving a pigtail from 1/4 to 1/2 inch long.

Bend pigtail back under to prevent it from becoming a snag.

End of Task

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