TM 5-6675-250-20
2 - 1 3 . T R I P O D A S S E M B L Y ( C o n t i n u e d)
L O C A T I O N / l T E M
A C T I ON
R E M A R K S
a.
Inspect threaded
t h r e a d s .
parts for crossed or stripped
b.
Inspect spring for loss of tension or cracked
or broken coils.
c .
Inspect all other parts for evidence of wear or
d a m a g e .
Replace O-rings and defective parts with a ser-
viceable like item.
3 . T r i p o d
a.
b.
c .
d.
e.
Install level (36) in base (4).
Spread rings (34) and thread through loops in
handle (35) and holes in the base (4).
Apply a film of MIL-S-8660 silicone grease,
item 7, Appendix C, to shaft surface of spade
(28) and O-rings (29, 30 and 32).
Install O-rings (29, 30 and 32) into respective
grooves and slide spade (28) into extension
leg (16).
Install setscrew (26) into leg
extension (16) so that spade
(28) is restrained from
rotating but slides freely in
and out of extension (16).
Apply MIL-S-22473,
Grade N, Form R
primer, item 5,
Appendix C, to the
t h r e a d s o f s e t s c r e w
(26), and allow to air
dry. Then apply
MIL-S-46163,
Grade
N, Type 11, locking
sealant, item 2,
Appendix C, to the
first few threads of
t h e s e t s c r e w.
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