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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TM 9-2330-238-14

5-33. STOWAGE COMPARTMENT BOX DOOR MAINTENANCE (M447, M447C, AND

M750).

This Task Covers:

Removal

d.

Assembly

Disassembly

e.

Installation

c.

Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair

Initial Setup:

Materials/Parts:

Tools/Test Equipment:

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Dry cleaning solvent (Item 14, Appendix E)

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General mechanic’s tool kit

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Two cotter pins

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Twenty-four rivets

Personnel Required:

Two

1.

Open stowage compartment box door (4).

2.

Remove 12 rivets and remove stowage compartment box door (4) from stowage compartment box. Discard

rivets.

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b.

DISASSEMBLY I

1.

Remove two cotter pins (6) and upper and lower lock-release levers (7 and 13) from rim latch sets (8). Discard

cotter pins.

2.

Remove 12 screws (12), case assembly (14), and two rim latch sets (8) from stowage compartment box door (4).

3.

Remove six rivets (10) and two rivets (11) and remove door handle assembly (9). Discard rivets.

c.

CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

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WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective goggles

and gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and

clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or excessive heat.

The solvent’s flash point is 100°F-138°F (38°C-59°C). If you become dizzy while

using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help. If solvent contacts

eyes, immediately wash your eyes-and get medical aid.

Clean all parts with dry cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly.

Inspect case assembly and two rim latch sets for ease of operation.

Inspect lock-release levers for cracks, bends, or breaks. Straighten any minor bends.

Inspect door for cracks, bends, dents, or tears.

Inspect door seals (2) and retainers (1 and 5) for cracks, rips, or tears. If defective,

necessary, and replace defective parts.

drill out rivets (3) as

Inspect door hinge (16) for cracks, bends, or breaks. If defective, drill out 12 rivets (15), and remove hinge,

gasket (18), and rubber strip (17). Replace defective parts as necessary.