TM 5-5420-280-23&P
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BRIDGE UPPER COUPLING LOCK LEVER, RECEPTACLE, AND LOCKING MECHANISM
MAINTENANCE (Contd)
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
WARNING
Skysol 100 mixture is combustible. Use mechanical ventilation
whenever product is used in a confined space. DO NOT use or store
near heat, sparks, flame, or other ignition sources, Keep container
sealed when not in use.
Contact with Skysol 100 may cause skin irritation. Use chemical-
resistant gloves. In case of skin contact, remove any contaminated
clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse. Eye contact may cause
irritation, tearing, or blurring of vision, Use face shield or goggles
when eye contact may occur. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with
large amounts of water for at least fifteen (15) minutes or until
irritation subsides. Inhalation may cause irritation to upper
respiratory passages. DO NOT have food or drink in the vicinity.
1. Clean all locking mechanism parts with Skysol 100 and dry with cloth before inspection.
2. Inspect lock lever (5) and receptacle (3) for cracks, wear, or damage to locking pins (4). Replace if
worn, damaged, or cracked.
3. Inspect remote control lever (11) for cracks or damage to roller surface. Replace if worn, damaged, or
cracked.
4. Inspect remote control lever bushing (12) and shoulder bolt (10) for cracks, wear, or damaged threads.
Replace if worn, damaged, or cracked.
5. Inspect needle cam follower (7) for cracks or damaged threads. Replace if worn, damaged, or cracked.
6. Inspect lock lever (8) for cracks or damaged spline. Replace if worn, damaged, or cracked.
7. Inspect shaft (1) for crack or wear on bushing mating surfaces. Replace if worn, damaged, or cracked.
8. Inspect lock lever support bracket (13) for cracks or worn bushings (2) and (6). Replace if worn,
damaged, or cracked.
9. Inspect springs (9), (18), (21), and (22) for cracks or broken ends and spring (17) for cracks or missing
coils. Replace if worn, damaged, or cracked.
10. Inspect trigger (20) for cracks, damage, or worn bushing (19). Replace if worn, damaged, or cracked.
11. Inspect trigger lever (24) and bushing (23) for wear or damage. Replace if worn.
12. Inspect cam lever (25) for cracked welds, damage, or worn bushing (26). Replace if worn, damaged, or
cracked.
13. Inspect shaft lever (32) for cracks or damage. Replace if worn, damaged, or cracked.
14. Inspect plunger (31) for bent shaft or worn bushing mating surfaces. Replace if worn, damaged, or
cracked.
15. Inspect plunger housing (16) for worn bushing (14), two bushings (27), and damaged threaded inserts
(15). Replace if worn, damaged, or cracked.
16. Inspect roller wheel (30) for damage, bent pin (28) or worn bushing (29). Replace if worn, damaged, or
cracked.
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