TM 5-5420-202-34
ACCELERATOR CONTROL LINKAGE ASSEMBLY REPAIR (Sheet 6 of 13)
CLEANING:
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. To prevent
personal injury, wear protective goggles and gloves and use only in a
well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and
don't breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat.
The flash point for Type #1 Dry Cleaning Solvent is 100F (38C) and
for Type #2 is 138F (50C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning
solvent, get fresh air immediately and get medical aid. If contact
with eyes is made, wash your eyes with water and get medical aid
immediately.
NOTE
When cleaning linkage assembly components, make sure scribe marks
made during disassembly are maintained for reference during
assembly.
Wearing rubber gloves and using dry cleaning solvent, brush, and rags, clean all linkage assembly
components.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR:
1.
Check all linkage assembly bushing-type bearings.
2.
Check and repair all linkage assembly cast parts and mechanical surfaces.
3.
Check and repair all linkage assembly threaded parts.
Visually check all linkage assembly tubes for distortion or bends. Replace any defective
4.
tube.
Visually check all linkage assembly shafts and levers for elongated or cracked pin holes.
5.
Replace any defective part.
6. Check all linkage assembly rod end bearings for free movement, nicks, and burrs. Replace
any rod end with nicks or burrs which cannot be removed with a fine stone, or if free
movement is impaired.
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