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CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL - VOLUME 3 OF 4

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REPLACE MORTAR HATCH EXTERIOR CATCHES AND BUMPERS

(M1064 ONLY) — Continued

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ADJUSTMENT

1.

Adjust LEFT and CENTER exterior latches as follows:

a.

Open hatch sections.

b.

Loosen screws (1). Move latch bolt bracket (2) to get 5/8 in (16 mm) between end of bracket (2) and edge of

catch (3).

c.

If above adjustment cannot be made, loosen screws (4) and move catch (3) to get above measurement.

d.

Remove or install shims (5) between bumper (6) and hull so that tee head bolt (7) protrudes into catch (3) a distance

of3/8to13/16in(10to21mm)withcenterdoorsectionfirmlyagainst bumper.

e.

Tighten screws (1) on bracket (2).

f.

TIGHTEN SCREWS (4) ON CATCH (3) AND TORQUE TO 360-420 LB-IN (41-47 N·M). Use torque wrench.

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