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GEN ERAL M AI N T EN AN CE -Continued
Cut t ing N ut s
TOOLS: Cape chisel
Screw threading set
Ball peen hammer
Adjustable wrench
Using hammer and cape chisel,
1.
cut flat side of nut (A).
Stop cutting when nut (A) spreads apart (B).
2.
Using wrench remove nut (A).
3.
N OT E
I f nut (A) w a s re m ove d from e nd of a bolt , t hrow bolt a w a y if
da m a ge d. I f nut (A) w a s re m ove d from a st ud or t hre a de d
sha ft , do st e p 4 .
Using die (C), clean up threads (D).
4.
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