TM 9-2350-261-34
R E P A I R C O M M A N DER’S HATCH COVER HULL HINGES
(M577A2 only
DESCRIPTION
This task covers:
Remove (page 8–20).
Install (page 8-21).
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Metal Worker’s Tool Kit (Item 61, App B)
Adapter (Item 2, App B)
Electrical Disc Sander (Item 77, App B)
Industrial Goggles (Item 37, App B)
Trailer Mounted Welding Shop
(Item 96, App B)
Welder’s Gloves (Item 36, App B)
Welder’s Helmet (Item 42, App B)
Materials/Parts:
Hinge
Welding Electrode (Item 83, App C)
Personnel Required:
Metal Worker 44B10
References:
see your -20
Tm 43-0139
TM 9-237
Equipment Conditions:
Commander’s hatch cover removed from
carrier (see your -20)
Battery ground disconnected (see your -20)
REMOVE
2.
1. Remove and discard broken hinge part (1, 2,
or 3) from hull.
3.
WARNING
Metal chips and grinding
dust can cause injury. Wear
goggles and gloves.
.
Use a machinist’s hammer and a cold chisel
to chip off remaining part of bad hinge from
hull.
Use a disc sander to sand chipped area
smooth and remove any hard coating from
weld area.
8-20
