TM 5-2350-262-20-3
SPRUNG/UNSPRUNG LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Do not operate ejector when personnel are in bowl. Do not work in
bowl unless ejector lock is engaged. Failure to comply may result
in severe injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
All control rods are adjusted the same way. This procedure
covers SPRUNG/UNSPRUNG control rod.
Note position of control valve plunger (1) when SPRUNG/UNSPRUNG control lever is in
neutral (off) position.
NOTE
Normal control valve plunger travel is 9/32 in. (7 mm).
Remove cotter pin (2), straight pin (3), and clevis (4) from control valve plunger (1).
Discard cotter pin. (2).
Loosen jamnut (5). Turn clevis (4) clockwise to shorten rod (6); counterclockwise to
lengthen rod (6).
Hold measuring device (7) on face of SPRUNG/UNSPRUNG control valve. Have assistant
move SPRUNG/UNSPRUNG lever between SPRUNG and UNSPRUNG mode. Measure
distance of plunger travel.
Coat threads of rod (6) with sealing compound primer and sealing compound. Tighten
jamnut (5) against clevis (4).
Connect clevis (4) to control valve plunger (1) with straight pin (3) and new cotter pin (2).
Refer to TM 5-2350-262-20-2.
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