Frame.

TM 5-4320-273-14

d. Reassembly.

brackets (5 and 6), and spring clips (15) on the axle

(4).

(1) Rotate each spring until the end is held by

its axle clip.

c. Cleaning and Inspection.

(2) Hold the springs (13 and 14) against the

WARNING

clips and position the top brackets (5 and 6) on the

opposite end of the springs.

DRY CLEANING SOLVENT, P-D-680

or P-S 661, used to clean parts is poten-

(3) Install bearing inserts (12) between the top

tially dangerous to personnel and pro-

brackets and the axle.

perty. Avoid repeated and prolonged

(4) Attach the base brackets (7 and 8) to the top

skin contact. DO NOT use near open

brackets and secure with screws (11), lockwashers

flame or excessive heat. Flash point of

(10), and nuts (9).

solvent is 100 to 138F (38 to 60C).

e. Installation.

(1) Attach the axle assembly to the underside

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

of the frame with screws (l), lockwashers (3), and

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

nuts (2).

(2) Inspect the axle for cracks, distortion, or

(2) Install bearings, hubs, wheels, and tires.

damaged threads. The spindle ends of the axle

must be on the same axis. Check spring retaining

8-3. Frame.

clips for damage. Replace a damaged axle.

a. Removal and Disassembly.

(3) Inspect the bearing insert (12) for wear or

(1) Remove the pump and engine assemblies.

other damage. Replace if damaged.

(2) Remove the wheel and axle assemblies.

(4) Inspect for cracked, distorted, or weak

(3) Remove the tool box.

springs. Axle assembly must be replaced if springs

are weak are damaged.

(4) Remove the towing tongue pin and

withdraw the tongue from the tube.

(5) Inspect all parts for rust, corrosion, chip-

ped paint, and distortion. Remove rust and corro-

(5) Remove stand, anchor pin assemblies (1,

sion with a wire brush or scraper. Touch up and

fig. 8-2), nuts (7), lockwashers (8), spacers (9), and

paint as necessary.

screws (10) that secure the front stand (11) to the

frame: remove stand from frame.

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