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TABLE 2-1. DEPROCESSING VEHICLE - CONTINUED
STEP
PROCEDURE
FIG/ITEM
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Hold turbocharger fan stationary with 1/2 inch socket wrench on fan
hub nut. Start engine (table 2-3) and idle at 1500 RPM for 2
minutes. Stop engine, then remove socket wrench. (This step
is necessary to assure proper lubrication of turbocharger fan
bearing, if vehicle has not been operated for several months).
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13
Disassemble, clean, lubricate, and assemble cal.. 50 machine gun.
14
Install retracting slide assembly.
15
Check and adjust headspace and timing (tables 3-7 and 3-8).
16
Install flash hider and carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Position carrier assembly in the 5 or 7 o'clock
position on barrel to prevent damage antenna when cupola is
traversed.
17
Install cal.. 50 machine gun spent brass ejection chute.
18
Install pintle support, cradle and pintle assembly, cal.. 50 machine
gun, and cupola traverse mechanism exterior wiring harness
and switch assembly.
19
Install turret stowage rack.
20
Remove protective materials from gun launcher, and traversing and
elevating servomotor fan outlets.
interior of gun tube and breech mechanism. Lubricate according
21
If vehicle is received with gun/launcher out of battery:
a. Wipe recoil sleeve with clean dry cloth to remove dirt or
dust.
b. Inspect sleeve for evidence of rust and/or pitting. If rusted
or pitted, notify support maintenance.
c. Wipe sleeve with clean cloth saturated with hydraulic oil
MIL-H-6083.
d. Close pressure bleed valve and use hand pump to return gun
to battery.
CAUTION: Keep hands and arms clear when pressurizing recoil
mechanism. Return to battery (:an be sudden and without notice.
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