TM-9-2815-205-24

6V53/6V53T ENGINES, DIESEL WITH CONTAINERS; MODEL 5063-5299, MODEL 5063-5392, MODEL 5063-5393 AND MODEL 5063-539L

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE

FEBRUARY 2013

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CLEANING

WARNING

Cleaning solvent is TOXIC and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves;

use only in a well-ventilated area; avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes; and

do not breathe vapors. Keep away from heat or flame. Never smoke when using

cleaning solvent. Failure to comply may result in injury, illness, or death to

personnel.

Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 PSI (207 kPa). Use

only with protective equipment (goggles, face shield, gloves, etc.). Failure to

comply may result in injury to personnel.

1.

For model 5063-5299, wash clutch plate assembly with cleaning solvent and dry with compressed air.

2.

Clean flywheel assembly with cleaning solvent.

END OF TASK

INSPECTION-ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION CRITERIA

1.

Check clutch plate assembly for broken or worn springs, cracked or worn plates, and worn hub splines.

NOTE

Although flywheels seldom require replacement, the flywheel ring gear may

become worn due to normal usage or damaged by improper use of starting motor.

If gear is worn or damaged, a replacement ring gear is required.

Ring tooth loss, chips, or wear must not exceed 25% of teeth in more than three

places or two adjacent teeth.

2.

Check flywheel assembly for cracks, worn teeth, or other damage. Replace ring gear if necessary.

3.

Check end of crankshaft and flywheel mating surfaces for fretting or brinelling. If this condition is present,

lightly stone surfaces.

END OF TASK

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