TM 9-2350-267-10
CONVEYOR CHAIN MAINTENANCE - Continued
4. Using four new rivet and nail assemblies (4) and rivet gun (5), install replamment
pad(s) as follows:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Spread rivet gun handles.
lnsert new rivet and nail assemblies (4) Into rivet gun (5) as shown,
pointed end first.
Place rivet end of nail through hole of replacement pad and existing plate.
While holding pad against plate with rivet and nail (4) and rivet gun (5),
repeatedly squeeze rivet gun handles together until rivet ‘pops” from nail.
Spread rivet gun handles and remove nail.
Repeat steps “a” through “e” for each pad hole until all replacement pads
are installed.
2.
3.
NOTE
It is not necessary to break chain to replace damaged
conveyor pad(s). For pad replacement see page 3-36.
Turn off hydraulic system.
Use conveyor manual crank to move damaged portion of chain to bottom side of
conveyor.
Relieve chain tension (p 3-39).
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