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(3) Terminals are loose on the conductors or
74. Wiring
a. Removal. Tag and disconnect the particular
are corroded to the extent that the
wire, cable, or wiring harness to be removed, as
resistance between the conductor and its
determined upon inspection.
terminal is noticeable when checked with a
b. Inspection. Visually inspect all wiring. When
any of the following conditions exist, wiring is
(4) Replace any defective wire or cable.
unserviceable:
c. Installation. Connect leads to their respective
(1) Insulation is hard, brittle, or spongy .
terminals and apply fungus proofing to all electrical
(2) Insulation has cracks, worn spots, or other
connections in accordance with Specifications MIL-V-
indications of deterioration.
173 and JAN-T-152.
Section VIII. FRAME
broken weldments, and weld any cracks or
75. General
The frame is of welded steel construction, formed of
breaks.
Repaint in accordance with
two I-beams and three cross members. The frame
TM 9-213.
provides compact mounting for the varidrive, starter box,
(3) Inspect the stowage box for breaks, dents,
and blower assembly.
tears or other damage.
Weld cracks,
breaks, or tears and straighten all dents and
bends.
Repaint in accordance with
76. Frame
a. Removal and Disassembly.
TM 9-213.
(1) Remove the blower motor and motor
(4) Replace frame and stowage box if damage
support (para. 50).
is extensive.
(2) Remove the starter box (para. 63).
c. Reassembly and Installation.
(3) Remove the assembled varidrive (para. 56).
(1) Position the starter box and blower support
(4) Remove two wingnuts (9, fig. 23) and
(4) on the frame (6) and secure with nine
remove the cover (8) from the stowage box
screws (5), nuts, and lockwashers.
(7).
Remove two screws, nuts, and
(2) Install the starter box braces (3) on the
lockwashers, that secure the stowage box to
starter box and blower support (4) and
the frame (6) and remove the stowage box.
secure each brace with the screw (2), nut,
(5) Remove two screws, nuts, and lockwashers
and lockwasher.
that secure the tube support (1) to the frame
(3) Position the tube support (1) on the frame
(6) and remove the tube support
(6) and secure with two screws, nuts, and
(6) Remove screw (2), nuts, and lockwashers
lockwashers.
from each of the starter box braces (3) and
(4) Position the stowage box (7) on the frame
remove the braces.
(6) and secure with two screws, nuts, and
(7) Remove nine screws (5), nuts, and
lockwashers.
lockwashers and remove the starter box and
(5) Install the cover (8) on the stowage box (7)
blower support (4) from the frame (6).
and secure with two wingnuts (9).
b. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.
(6) Install the assembled varidrive (para. 56).
(1) Clean all parts with an approved cleaning
(7) Install the starter box (para. 63).
solvent and dry thoroughly.
(8) Install the blower motor and motor support
(2) Inspect the frame for cracks, breaks, broken
welds, or other damage.
Reweld any
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