TM 9-4310-394-13
4-23. TAKE-UP SCREW REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Cleaning
c.
Inspection
d.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools Required
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (Appendix B, Item 1)
Material’s/Parts Required
Cloth, Lint-Free (Appendix E, Item 1)
Brush, Medium Bristle (Appendix E, Item 2)
Solvent, Dry Cleaning (Appendix E, Item 3)
Equipment Condition
Air compressor unit shut down and cool.
a.
Removal. (Refer to Figure 4-13).
(1) Remove screw (1) and flat washer (2).
(2) Remove nut (3), lock washer (4), flat washer (5), and engine bolt (6) from engine housing (7).
b.
Cleaning.
(1) Remove all build up of dirt, oil, and debris from all surfaces.
WARNING
Serious injury can result in breathing fumes of dry cleaning solvent. Serious injury or
death can result from explosion of fumes from solvent. When using this solvent:
•
Clean parts in a well ventilated area.
•
Avoid inhalation of solvent fumes and prolonged
exposure of skin to cleaning solvent. Wash
exposed skin thoroughly.
•
Do not use near open flame or excessive heat.
Flash point of solvent is 100 ° F to 138° F (38° C
to 59° C).
•
Wear eye protection when blowing solvent from
parts. Air pressure should not exceed 30 psig (2.1
kg/cm2).
(2) Clean all metallic parts with a clean soft cloth or a medium bristle brush, and cleaning solvent. Be sure that all
gasket adhesive residue is removed if gasket material is being replaced.
(3) Allow parts to dry.
c.
Inspection.
Inspect metal parts for cracks or damaged thread.
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