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Section IX. FRAME AND TOWING ATTACHMENT MAINTENANCE
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SAFETY CHAIN REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
• Handbrakes applied.
• Wheels chocked (para 2-8.1).
Materials/Parts
• Locknut
Tools/Test Equipment:
• General mechanics tool kit
a.
REMOVAL
Remove locknut (3), two flat washers (4), and capscrew (7) securing two safety chains (5) and mounts (2) to drawbar
assembly (1). Discard locknut. Note that spacer (6) remains with drawbar assembly (1).
b.
INSTALLATION
NOTE
Ensure spacer remains aligned with mounting hole.
1.
Install one flat washer (4) on capscrew (7), then install capscrew (7) through safety chain mounts (2) and drawbar
assembly (1).
2.
Install flat washer (4) and new locknut (3) onto capscrew (7) securing safety chains (5) and mounts (2) to draw-
bar assembly (1). Ensure spacer (6) remains aligned with mounting hole.
3.
Tighten locknut (3).
