TM 10-8110-201-14&P
Section VII. MAINTENANCE OF TOWING AND LIFTING YOKE
AND TIEDOWN KIT
4-17. Towing and Lifting Yoke.
a. C1eaning and Inspection.
Drycleaning solvent P-D-680, used to
clean parts is potentially dangerous to
personnel and property. USe in a well-
ventilated area as the fumes are
dangerous if inhaled. Avoid repeated
and prolonged skin contact. Do not use
near open flame or excessive heat. Flash
point of solvent is 100°F - 138°F (38°C -
59°C).
(1) Wash the towing and lifting yoke (fig. 4-8)
with drycleaning solvent (item 1, App. D), to
remove foreign matter.
(2) Inspect connecting legs (1, fig. 4-8) and up-
per legs (2) for breaks, cracks or bends.
(3) Inspect chains (10), pins (3, 12, and 13) and
hooks and key ring (11) for damage or missing
parts.
(4) Inspect the two braces (5) for breaks, bends,
or cracks.
b. Dissassembly.
(1) Remove setscrews (4, fig. 4-8) and pins (3)
and separate connecting legs (1) from upper legs
(2).
(2) Remove screws (6) and nuts (7) and separate
the two braces (5) from the connecting legs.
(3) If necessary, seperate the two braces by
removing the capscrews (8) and nuts (9).
(4) Pull cotter pins (13) and remove clevis pins
(12), hooks and key rings (11), and chains (10) from
connecting legs.
c. Repair.
(1) Using the proper tools, straighten any bent
legs or braces. Weld any minor cracks or breaks
that were detected during inspection. Replace any
leg or brace that is damaged beyond repair.
(2) If either chain is damaged, cut a new one
approximately 6 inches (15 cm) or 10 links in
length from bulk chain (NSN 4010-00-567-2325).
(3) Replace any remaining parts that are
damaged or defective.
d. Reassembly.
(1) Attach chains (10, fig. 4-8), hooks and key
rings (11), and clevis pins (12) to connecting legs (1)
and secure with cotter pin (13).
(2) Connect the two braces (5) and install
screws (8) and washers (9).
(3) Connect the two braces to the connecting
legs and secure with screws (6) and nuts (7).
(4) Attach the upper legs (1) to the connecting
legs with pins (3) and setscrews (4).
4-18. Drum Tiedown Kit
a. Brackets.
Drycleaning solvent P-D-680 used to
clean parts is potentially dangerous to
personnel and property. Use in a well-
ventilated area as the fumes are
dangerous if inhaled. Avoid repeated
and prolonged skin contact. Do not use
near open flame or excessive heat. Flash
point of solvent is 100°F - 138°F (38°C -
59°C).
(1) Wash side brackets (8, fig. 4-9), rear
brackets (9), and front brackets (10) in drycleaning
solvent (item 1, App. D) to remove foreign matter
and inspect for cracks and bent or missing parts.
(2) Using proper tools, straighten bent parts of
brackets.
(3) Using proper procedures, weld any cracks,
or breaks in brackets.
(4) Replace unserviceable brackets that cannot
be repaired with serviceable ones.
b. Chain Assemblies.
Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to
clean parts is potentially dangerous to
personnel and property. Use in a well-
ventilated area as the fumes are
dangerous if inhaled. Avoid repeated
and prolonged skin contact. Do not use
near open flame or excessive heat. Flash
point of solvent is 100°F - 138°F (38°C -
59°C).
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