TM-9-2350-261-20-3 Unit Maintenance Manual Volume 3 M113A2 M577A2 M1064 M1068 M1059 M901A1 Download
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TM 9-2350-261-20-3 REPLACE TRIM VANE RELEASE — Continued 0424 00 ADJUSTMENT WARNING Trim vane can fall and injure personnel. Make sure trim vane zone is clear when you lower or stow trim vane. NOTE Several adjustments of clevis rod ends on extension linkage and trim vane release may be necessary to obtain overcenter lock in retracted position. 1. Stow trim vane (see your -10). 2. Manually move upper edge of trim vane (3) forward and rearward to check trim vane for excess movement in stowed position. If trim vane moves too much or is not secure in stowed position, go to Step 3. 3. Remove cotter pin (6) and pin (8) from clevis rod end (7) and bracket (10). Loosen nut (9) and turn clevis rod end to change length of extension linkage. Tighten nut. Retain cotter pin until adjustments are complete. 4. Install clevis rod end (7), pin (8), and retained cotter pin (6) on bracket (10). Check that extension linkage provides overcenter lock in retracted position. 5. Check trim vane (3) for excess movement in stowed position. If trim vane moves too much or is not secure in stowed position, go to Step 6. 0424 00-3