TM 5-3895-376-14&P
4-40. BASE PLATE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This task includes.
a. Replace
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Condition
Tools
Compactor set on level ground in protected area
Tool Kit General Mechanic's
Wrench, Torque, item 49. Appx F
General Safety Instructions
Driver 14mm Hex Key w/3/4 sq-dr; Item 9. Appx F
Observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
Materials/Parts
Lockwasher, M12 (8)
7.
Install the vibrator assembly (8) onto the base
plate (5). ensuring that the pulley shaft end of the
vibrator assembly IS positioned away from the
1.
If not already removed, remove the v-belt
end of base plate with large, 0.78 in. (20 mm)
hole centered near the edge.
2.
Disconnect the direction control cable
Secure the vibrator assembly (8) to the base
8.
plate (5) with four capscrews (6) and lockwash-
ers (7). Torque the capscrews (6) to 255-262 ft-
3.
Remove four hex nuts (1), lockwashers (2), and
Ibs (345 355 Nm), with torque wrench fitted with
eccentrics (3).
a 14 mm hex key driver.
CAUTION
Install rubber buffers (4) on base plate (5), secur-
9.
ing with lockwashers (2) and hex nuts (1).
Tighten hex nuts securely.
The engine with engine base and at-
tached guide bar weigh approximately
10 Attach a suitable hoist to lifting point on protec-
250 pounds, select hoist with adequate
tion frame and lift the engine and engine base
lifting capacity.
from the blocking and position over the base
plate, engaging the studs of the rubber buffers
4.
Attach a suitable hoist to lifting point on protec-
with slots in engine base.
tion frame and lift the engine and engine base
from the base plate and set aside on blocking.
11
Install eccentrics (3), lockwashers (2) and hex
nuts (1) onto studs of rubber buffers. Tighten fin-
NOTE
ger tight.
Block unit so guide bar locking latch on
rear of engine base does not rest on floor.
Install and tension the v-belt (Para. 4-25).
12
5.
Remove the four inner hex nuts (1), lockwash-
1 3 Connect the direction control cable (Para. 4-19).
ers (2), and rubber buffers (4) from the base
plate (5).
NOTE
Follow-on tasks Include: Install the v-belt
6.
Remove four socket head capscrews (6), lock-
cover (Para. 4-24).
washers (7) and vibrator assembly (8) from the
base plate (5).
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