SECTION V. UNIT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE

TM 5-2590-512-13&P SECTION V. UNIT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE 4-21 Chain Repair. This task covers: a. Repair. b. Installation. Initial Setup Tools: Equipment Conditions: General Mechanic's Tool Kit Chain removed (see para. 4-20). 5180-00-177-7033 Materials and Parts Rags, Tags. a. Repair. 1. Remove spare master link (1) stored in washer welded inside Auger Drive Unit (2). 2. Place chain (3) in vice or other holding device. Grind or file off link ends (4). Remove keeper (5), and defective link (6). Use center punch and tap out if necessary. b. Installation. 1. Thread chain (3) around both sprockets, allowing both ends of chain to meet on motor sprocket (7). 2. Insert lower part (8) of spare master link (1) through both ends of drive chain (3). Install keeper (5). 3. Install master link spring lock (9) (widest opening) over one post of master link (8) lower half. Then slide spring lock.(9) over other post until seated into locked position. NOTE All chain repairs are a temporary fix. Always order new chain and spare link and install as soon as possible. Tag auger to Identify that new chain is on order. FOLLOW ON TASKS: Chain adjustment (see para. 4-19). Install front and rear safety covers (see para. 4-17 and 4-18). Connect hydraulic hoses at quick disconnect fittings. Use rag to catch drippings and clean fittings. END OF TASK. 4-22