TM10-5430-229-13&P
4-10. TOP COVER ASSEMBLY REPAIR.
This Task Covers:
a
Disassembly b.
Cleaning
c.
Inspection
d.
Repair
e
Assembly
Initial Setup:
Tools Required
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (Appendix B, Item 1)
Drill, Hand Portable (Appendix B, Item 2)
Riveter, Blind, Hand (Appendix B, Item 3)
Material's Required
Cloth, Lint-Free (Appendix F, Item 1)
Brush, Medium Bristle (Appendix F, Item 2)
Solvent, Dry Cleaning (Appendix F, Item 3)
Rivets (Appendix I, Item 1)
Equipment Condition
Top cover assembly removed from tank storage chest (see paragraph 2-8).
a.
Disassembly. (Refer to Figure 4-1.)
(1)
Using a drill bit slightly smaller than the rivet (1) diameter, drill out fourteen rivets (1).
(2)
Remove handle assembly (2) from handle mounting plate (3).
(3)
Repeat for steps (1) and (2) other three handle assemblies as required.
(4)
Remove gasket material (5), if defective. Discard gasket material.
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 A-A-711.
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 sol-
vent. 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 ex-
ceed 30 psig (2.1 kg/cm2).
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