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(6) Remove the drawbar pin (5). You can now

you can usc sandpaper, metal scraper, or wire brush,

Prime and paint bare surfaces.

withdraw the drawbar (6) from the drawbar tube

(7) Remove stand pin (7). Remove screw (11),

(3) To inspect the spacer (12) for wear, you can

nut (8), lock washer (9), flat washer (10), and spacer

place it in the mounting hole in the trailer stand. With

(12) securing trailer stand (13); remove stand from

one edge of the spacer flush against the side of the

trailer.

stand, the opposite edge of a new spacer will extend

approximately 1/8 inch beyond the stand. Replace the

(8) Remove the ground rods (17) by removing

cotter pin (14), wing nut (15), and clamp (16) from

spacer if it is worm more than 1/16 inch.

stud on frame channel.

(4) Inspect for bent or damaged ground rods

b. Cleaning and Inspection.

(17) and clip and cable assemblies (18). If you cannot

(1) Clean all parts with cleaning solvent (fed.

straighten or repair ground rods or repair the clip and

spec. P-D-680); dry thoroughly.

cable assemblies, replace them.

(2) Inspect all parts for rust, corrosion, cracks,

(5) Replace other damaged or missing parts.

chipped paint, and distortion. Straighten bent or dis-

c. Reassembly and Installation. Assemble the

trailer in the reverse order of disassembly and

torted frame members. To remove rust and corrosion

removal. Refer to figure 5-2.

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