CHAPTER 9: MAINTENANCE OF HULL- AND CAB-RELATED COMPONENTS TM 9-2350-256-209-43 REPLACE/SERVICE TOWING PINTLE AND MOUNT— Continuedc.CLEANINGWARNING•Dry-cleaning solvent used to clean parts is potentially dangerous to personnel and property. Donot use near open flame or excessive heat. Flashpoint of solvent is 138 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) (58.9 degrees Celsius [°C] ).•Particles blown by compressed air can be dangerous. Be certain to direct airstream away fromyourself and other personnel in the area. Compressed air used for cleaning will not exceed 30pounds per square inch (psi) (207 kilopascals [kPa] ). Use only with effective chip-guarding andpersonal protective equipment (goggles/shield and gloves).Clean all parts with dry-cleaning solvent and dry with low-pressure air.d.INSPECTION1Inspect spring (16) for corrosion, breaks, andelasticity.2Inspect all threads for wear and damage.3Inspect latches (13 and 18), pintle hook (11), straight shaft (14), and bolt (21) for cracks, nicks, and breaks.4Remove rust and minor nicks and burrs with crocus cloth.5Replace damaged attaching hardware.e.ASSEMBLYNOTERepaint parts as required1Install lubrication fitting (22) on bolt (21).2Install latch (18) in pintle hook (11) with bolt (21), nut (20), and new cotter pin (19).3Install latch (13) with straight shaft (14), new cotter pin (15), and spring (16).4Install lubrication fitting (17) on straight shaft (14).5Connect chain (10) to new cotter pin (15) and pintle hook (11) with screw (12).9-72
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