TM 9-2320-279-34-3
M977, M985, and M984E1 Crane Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
17-14. ERECTION CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (CONT).
b. Cleaning/Inspection.
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful
vapors, and are harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away
from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent, or sealing
compound gets on skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
(1) Clean all metal parts in dry cleaning solvent.
(2) Inspect each part for damage.
(3) Replace damaged parts.
c. Installation.
NOTE
Right and left cylinders are installed the
same way. Left cylinder does not have tee
fitting.
(1) Install two grease fittings (1) on each
end of cylinder (2).
(2) Install preformed packing (3) and tee
fitting (4).
(3) Install two preformed packings (5) and
elbows (6).
(4) Soldier A alines and installs
cylinder (2) while Soldier B
installs pin (7), lockpin (8),
and bushing (9).
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and
sealing compounds can burn
easily, can give off harmful
vapors, and are harmful to
skin and clothing. To avoid
injury or death, keep away
from open fire and use in well-
ventilated area. If adhesive,
solvent, or sealing compound
gets on skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water.
(5) Apply sealing and thread locking compound and install screw (10) and washer (11).
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