TM 9-6115-669-13&P
4.18 PALLET FRAME MAINTENANCE.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Inspection
c. Repair
d. Installation
General Mechanic’s Tool Kit
(item 2, appendix B)
Automotive Fuel and Electrical System Repair, Tool
Kit (item 3, appendix B)
Torque wrench
Guide mandrels, 2
Reference
Shut down Generator Set
150 kW, paragraph 2.8.1.
Terminal grease
(item 4, appendix E)
Two
WARNING
For safety reasons, both Generator Sets 150 kW must be
removed as instructed in paragraph 4.17 before the pallet frame
is dismantled.
N O T E
For removal and installation, proceed according to appropriate
paragraphs depending on whether a crane or forklift is available.
The fire extinguishers mounted on the frame must be removed before
the pallet frame is dismantled.
Swing truck side panels down to horizontal for access.
a.
Remove both Generator Sets 150 kW as instructed in paragraph 4.17. Then pivot cable drums
into stowed position and lock in place.
b.
Remove nut (2, figure 4-25), serrated lock washer (3), washer (4), and grounding strap (1) from
grounding bolt (5) on truck bed. Leaf washer on grounding bolt (5) and temporarily thread
parts 2 to 4 on grounding bolt (5).
c.
Remove bolt (10), serrated washer (11), and washer (12) from threaded bushing (9).
d.
Bull spring pins (6) out of studs (7) at all four corners of the pallet frame.
e.
Rotate (unlock) stud (7) so it can be pulled out through threaded bushing (9).
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