C 11, TM 9-2350-230-12
10-7.2. Adjustment of Control Assembly and Door Catch
(1) If door remains tight against cover, catch
(15) adjustment is correct. Tighten nuts (14) 9 to 10
foot-pounds.
(1) Push handle of control assembly (21) in
(2) If door will not open, but is not held tightly
against bracket (22) and turn 90 either direction.
against cover, move catch back (approximately the
distance catch permits door to open). Repeat test until
door latches tightly against cover. Tighten nuts (14) 9 to
(2) Hold door in maximum open position and
10 foot-pounds.
adjust rod end (12) to align with hole in door latch
assembly (3).
(3) If door opens, latch did not engage catch.
Move catch forward and tighten nuts. Repeat test until
(3) Turn rod end counterclockwise one or one
door latches tightly against cover. Tighten nuts (14) 9 to
and one-half turns to provide tension; tighter nut (13)
10 foot-pounds.
against rod end.
(c). Final Adjustment. After completing cable length
(4) Secure rod end to latch assembly with
adjustment and door catch adjustments (a and b
straight pin and cotter pin (1).
above), open and close door with handle several times to
assure proper operation. Then adjust door switch (fig
NOTE. Test adjustment of catch by closing door
with handle, leaving handle in unlocked position.
Attempt to pull door open.
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