TM 9-2590-209-14&P
Section XIV. MAINTENANCE OF BLADE ASSEMBLY CARRYING HOOKS AND SHAFTS
c. Inspect machined surfaces for pit-
4-55. Description. Two carrying hooks hold
ting or wear.
the blade assembly in raised position for
vehicle travel. The hooks are manually
d. Inspect remaining hardware for
operated from outside the driver's compart-
wear, damaged threads, and general service-
ment. Pushing on the handle disengages the
ability. Replace components as required.
hooks. Pulling on the handle engages the
hooks.
a. Slide shaft through right side
a. Lower blade assembly to ground.
mounting bracket.
b. Remove cotter pin and retaining pin
b. Install arm to shaft, and secure with
securing clevis to arm, and remove clevis
screw, lockwasher, and key (view C).
(view A).
c. Move shaft to mounting bracket left
c. Remove clevis and jam nut from
side, and slide into arm.
handle assembly and remove handle from
support (view A).
d. Install left carrying hook to shaft
and mounting bracket.
d. Remove setscrew and nut securing
left carrying hook to shaft and mounting
e. Install right carrying hook to shaft
bracket (view B).
and mounting bracket, and secure with set-
screw and nut (view B).
e. Remove setscrew and nut securing
right carrying hook to shaft and mounting
f. Secure left carrying hook to shaft
bracket. Remove carrying hooks and shaft
with setscrew and nut (view B).
(view B).
g. Install cylinder guards to right
f. Remove cylinder guards from right
h. Install handle assembly through
g. Remove screw, lockwasher, and key
support (view A).
securing arm to shaft, and remove arm (view
C).
i. Install clevis and jam nut to handle
assembly (view A).
4-57. Cleaning and Inspection.
j. Install clevis to arm, and secure
a. Clean all parts using drycleaning
retaining pin and cotter pin (view A).
solvent.
b. Inspect all components for cracks or
damage.
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