TM 9-2320-260-20
14-33. MACHINE GUN MOUNT KIT MAINTENANCE (Contd)
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WARNING
Bracket post must be held in position when installing U-bolts.
Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.
NOTE
Assistant will help with steps 1 through 10.
Insert two straight pins (3) in right-rear and front bracket posts (4) and (5) and install straight
pins (3) with two new cotter pins (6).
Install four U-bolts (2) on rear gun mount brackets (8) and (9) with eight new locknuts (7). Finger
tighten locknuts (7).
Install right-rear bracket post (4) through U-bolts (2) and gun mount bracket (8) ensuring straight
pin (3) rests on top of U-bolt (2) and right-rear bracket post (4) turns freely.
Install left-rear bracket post (1) through U-bolts (2) and gun mount bracket (9) ensuring welded
post pin (10) rests on top of U-bolt (2) and left-rear bracket post (1) turns freely.
Loosen four screws (11) on right-front gun mount bracket (12).
Install right-front bracket post (5) in front gun mount bracket (12) ensuring straight pin (3) rests
on top of gun mount bracket (12).
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