TM 5-3895-367-14&P
4-36. GATE AND BRACKETS REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Equipment Conditions:
Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s Automotive
Reference:
Torque wrench
Para 4-15
Spreader uncoupled from dump truck.
Materials/Parts:
Para 4-12
Transport truck removed.
Two cotter pins
Para 2-1
Gate fully lowered.
Six lockwashers
Personnel Required: Two
a.
Removal.
(1)
Remove cotter pin (1) and nut (2) from
each adjustment screw (3). Raise screws
enough F to clear gate (4). Discard
cotter pins.
WARNING
• Gate is heavy (approx 71 lb) and awkward to
handle. Use assistance when removing gate.
to follow this warning could cause injury.
• Gate will fall off spreader when brackets are re-
moved. Support gate in position before continu-
ing. Failure to follow this warning could cause
injury.
(2)
Remove three nuts (5), lockwashers (6),
and screws (7) securing each bracket (8)
to sides of hopper. Remove two brackets
and gate (4). Discard lockwashers.
b.
Installation.
WARNING
• Gate is heavy (approx 71 lb) and awkward to
handle. Use assistance when installing gate.
to follow this warning could cause injury.
• Gate will be unsupported until nuts are installed
on adjustment screws. Block gate in position to
prevent it from falling and keep fingers away
from gate. Failure to follow this warning could
cause injury.
(1)
Lower adjustment screws (3) and position
gate (4) on adjustment screws. Install nut
(2) on each adjustment screw.
(2)
Install each bracket (8) using three screws
(7), new lockwashers (6), and nuts (5).
Tighten bracket mounting bolts to 60 lb-ft.
(3)
Secure nut (2) to each adjustment screw
(3) using new cotter pin (1).
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
• Install transport truck (para 4-12).
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