TM-9-2330-238-14

CHASSIS, SEMITRAILER: 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M295A1; SEMITRAILER, VAN: EXPANSIBLE, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M313; SEMITRAILER, VAN: SHOP, FOLDING SIDES, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M447 AND M447C; SEMITRAILER, VAN: REPAIR PARTS, SHOP EQUIPMENT, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M749; SEMITRAILER, VAN: REPAIR PARTS STORAGE, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M750

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

JULY 1992

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4-60. COUNTERBALANCE MAINTENANCE (M313) (Con’t).

8.

Pull wire rope assembly (6) over upper groove pulley (7) and aline hole in end with hole on upper end of

counterbalance bar (1 O).

9.

Install headed straight pin (24) in wire rope assembly(6) and upper end of counterbalance bar (1 O). Secure with

new cotter pin (9).

10.

Remove one inch thick wood blocks and close hinged roof and door.

11.

Retract side walls and close end panel doors (para 2-13).

f.

ADJUSTMENT I

1.

Loosen nut in turnbuckle assembly (18) and nut (19).

2.

Turn turnbuckle assembly (18) clockwise or counterclockwise until proper tension is obtained on wire rope

assembly (6). Tighten nut in turnbuckle assembly and nut(19) on end of wire rope assembly to lock turnbuckle in

position.

3.

Lubricate turnbuckle assembly (18) and groove pulleys (7) in accordance with Lubrication Instructions

(Chapter 3, Section I).

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