TM 5-5420-278-24&P0023 000023 00-10INNER PONTON AND OUTER PONTON SEPARATION (Contd)CONNECTING INNER PONTONSWARNINGAll personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. Ensureponton foldlocks and travel latch are in good mechanical conditionand securely locked prior to lifting pontons. Failure to comply mayresult in damage to equipment or injury to personnel.NOTEApply a light coat of grease to shims and shafts of eyebolts atinstallation.1.Using lifting device and IRB hoisting gear, lift outer ponton (1) and inner ponton (2) off dunnageand place in position next to inner ponton (3).2.Move inner pontons (2) and (3) together with lifting device until hinges at both ends are aligned,then position dunnage under inner ponton (2) and outer ponton (1).3.Install pin (4) on inner ponton hinges (8) and (9) with collar (5), screw (7), and new locknut (6).4.Position two shims (18) between hinges (22) and (19), and install bellcrank (20) halfway in.5.Position front collar (14) over shaft of bellcrank (20) and push bellcrank (20) all the way in.6.Install front collar (14) on bellcrank (20) with screw (15) and new locknut (23).7.Install connecting links (10) on inner ponton brackets (17) with two screws (21) and new locknuts (16).8.Connect cover (11) on bellcrank (20) with two washers (12), pin (24), and two new cotter pins (13).
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