TM 5-3825-229-14&P
4-40. LANDING GEAR (cont)
a.
Landing Gear Removal (cont).
(5)
Have personnel support landing leg to prevent leg from falling. Remove eight lock nuts (17) and screws (16).
Carefully move right landing leg (5) away from semitrailer. Lower landing leg on to suitable blocking.
(6)
Remove center shaft (15) from landing legs. Remove remaining eight lock nuts (17) and screws (16) and
carefully remove left landing leg (18).
(7)
Refer to para. 4-39 and remove feet (4) and crank (9) from legs, if necessary.
WARNING
Wear protective goggles when using the cleaning solvent. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact
occurs, flush eyes with cold water for 5 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. Dry cleaning
solvent (PD-680) is both toxic and flammable. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Avoid skin
contact. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from open flame. Flash point of solvent is
138°F (59C).
(8)
Remove rust and dirt with brush and cleaning solvent (PD-680).
b.
Landing Gear Installation.
(1)
Refer to para. 4-39 and install feet (4) and crank (9) on landing legs.
(2)
Carefully lift left landing leg (18) into position beneath semitrailer. Secure leg to bracket on trailer with eight
screws (16) and lock nuts (17).
(3)
Slide center shaft (15) on shaft of left leg.
(4)
Carefully lift right landing leg (5) into position beneath semitrailer. Slide shaft of right leg into center shaft (15).
Secure leg to bracket on semitrailer with eight screws (16) and lock nuts (17).
(5)
Align holes in center shaft with holes in landing leg shafts. Secure shaft in position with screws (13),
lockwashers (19) and nuts (14).
(6)
Move four brackets (12) in line with brackets on landing legs. Secure legs with screws (10) and lock nuts (11).
Tighten nuts securing brackets to semitrailer securely.
Section IX. MAINTENANCE OF BODY
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Title
Page
Number
Number
4-41
TOOL BOX .............................................................................................................................
4-83
4-42
MANHOLE COVERS AND GASKETS ....................................................................................
4-84
4-82
