TM 9-2350-277-20-2
BLOCK POWER PLANT
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THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Jacking (page 0157 00-1).
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Unit
Tools and Special Tools
General Mechanic’s Tool Kit (WP 0926 00, Item 65)
Power Plant Sling (WP 0926 00, Item 48)
Materials/Parts
Lumber, 4 x 6 x 40 inch (10 x 15 x 102 cm)
Lumber, 4 x 6 x 20 inch (10 x 15 x 51 cm) (2)
Personnel Required
Unit Mechanic
Helper (H)
References
See your -10
Equipment Condition
Engine stopped (see your -10)
Carrier blocked (see your -10)
Power plant removed (WP 0156 00)
PARKING
BLOCK POWER PLANT
WARNING
Blocking power plant on unlevel, soft ground can cause power plant to sink and tip over.
Personnel can be injured and power plant can be damaged. Make sure to block power plant on
flat, hard ground.
1.
Use a lifting device of at least 3,000 pounds (l,362 kg) capacity and sling to lift power plant.
2.
On level ground, place a 4 x 6 x 40 inch (10 x 15 x 102 cm) block (1) under motor mounts of the engine (2).
3.
On level ground, place two 4 x 6 x 20 inch (10 x 15 x 52 cm) blocks (3) and (4) under transmission (5).
4.
Lower power plant down slowly onto blocks. Have helper assist.
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