(4)
Using a power hoist, crane with slings, or the
b. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.
hand lifting handles (7), lift the inclosure
(1) Clean all parts, using an approved cleaning
from the lubricating unit.
solv ent.
b. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.
(2) Inspect the fill cover for alinement or
(1) Clean all exposed surfaces, using an
damage that would prevent cover from
approv ed cleaning solvent.
closing securely. Replace a defective fill
cov er.
(2) Inspect the inclosure for dents, cracks, or
other damage. Replace a defective housing.
(3) Inspect all threaded surfaces for defective or
worn parts. Replace as necessary.
(3) Inspect the doors, door latches, and door
hinges for breaks, dents, or cracks.
(4) Inspect the hinge strap, and fill cover handle
Straighten any minor damages. Replace if
for any wear which would hamper proper
necessary.
operation of the fill cover.
Replace as
necessary.
(4) Paint all exposed metal surfaces, to prevent
rusting.
(5) Replace the fill cover gasket.
(5) Inspect the lifting handles for dents, cracks,
(6) Inspect the interior and exterior of all
lubricant containers for corrosion or cracks.
or a badly bent condition.
Replace a
Repair cracks by welding, and remove all
defectiv e lift handle.
corrosion. Paint exposed metal surfaces.
(6) Inspect the lifting rings, and the lifting socket
Refer to TM 9-2851 for instructions.
plugs for cracks, defective threads, or bends.
c. Installation.
Replace any defective parts.
c. Installation.
(1) Assemble the spacer (17), fill cover gasket,
hinge strap (20), and fill cover handle (16).
(1) Using a power hoist, lower the inclosure onto
(2) Install the screw (14), lockwasher, and nut
the lubricating unit.
(18) which secures the fill cover assembly.
(2) Shift the four lifting rings (4, fig. 5) to the
(3) Position the fill cover assembly over the
lubricating unit lifting sockets, and secure the
lubricant fill hole, and install the bolt (13),
inclosure to the frame.
lockwashers and nut (19), which secure the
(3) Install the four inclosure lifting socket plugs
hinge strap (20) to the lubricant container.
(3) in the inclosure lifting sockets.
147. Skids
146. Lubricant Container Fill Cover
a. Removal.
a. Removal.
(1) Lift the unit off the floor, so that sufficient
(1) Remove the nut (19, fig. 39) at the hinge
clearance is available to remove the two
strap (20) of the fill cover (15), and remove
wood skids (8, fig. 1) on the bottom of the
the lockwasher and the bolt (13). Lift off the
frame.
fill cover.
(2) Remove the 13 screws (12, fig. 23), and
(2) Remove the screw (14), lockwasher, and nut
washers, 7 on the left skid, and 6 on the right
(18), which secures the fill cover handle (16)
skid which secure the skids to the frame.
to the hinge stop (20).
(3) Remove the skids.
(3) Remov e the fill cover handle, spaer (17),
c
b. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.
and the hinge strap from the fill cover.
(4)
Remov e the gasket from the fill cover.
(1) Scrape all dirt accumulation off the skids.
(2) Inspect the skids for cracks or excessive
wear. Replace if necessary.
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