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

Small Screws in Closely Spaced, Closed Geometrical Pattern Single Wire Safety Wiring

TOOLS: Slip joint pliers

Diagonal cutting pliers

SUPPLIES:

Lockwire

1.

Using diagonal cutting pliers, cut a piece of lockwire long enough to hold the screws in the

pattern being wired.

2.

Using slip joint pliers, run wire through nuts,

leaving enough wire pigtailing from nut (A) so

completed lacing may be secured by twisting.

3.

Using slip joint pliers, twist wire at least six

times.

4.

Using diagonal cutting pliers, cut wire leaving a pigtail from 1/4 to 1/2 inch long.

5.

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

End of Task

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