TM 5-3610-286-20
2-56.
Blower Tube Assembly.
This task covers:
a. Remove
b. Repair
c. Install
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Conditions
3 mm pin punch
Delivery guard open (para. 2-21)
Fiat-tip screwdriver
Delivery light assembly removed (para. 2-54)
17 mm combination wrench
32 mm combination wrench
Ball-peen hammer
a. Remove. (figure 2-122)
(1) Remove spring tension pin (1) and knurled handle (2).
(2) Remove hose (3) from hose nipple (4) and remove nipple.
(3) Loosen hex nut (5) and remove elbow (6).
(4) Remove hex nut (7) and remove connecting piece (8) and rod (9),
(5) Holding blower tube assembly (10) with one hand, loosen hex nut (1 1), remove connect-
ing piece (12), and lift out blower tube assembly (10).
b. Repair. (figure 2-122)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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Loosen hex nut (13) and remove tube (14). Repeat for each damaged tube.
NOTE
Replace tubes in same holes as they are originally.
Remove collars (15). Repeat for each worn collar.
Replace damaged or missing tube. Replace missing collar.
Replace damaged or corroded rod (9).
Replace collars (15), two on tubes facing delivery end of press, three on tubes facing
feeder end.
Replace tube (14) with holes facing down, and replace hex nut (13).
