TM 5-3895-376-14&P
5-6. PRIMER ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This task includes:
a. Replace
INITIAL SETUP
Oil, Lubricating; item 6, Appx E
Tools
Primer Assembly (1)
Tool kit, General Mechanic's
Blade, Hand Hacksaw; Item 3. Appx F
Equipment Condition
Caliper. Vernier; item 6. Appx F
Compactor set on level ground in a protected area
Frame Hand Hacksaw. Item 11, Appx F
Engine off.
Gear cover removed.
Materials/Parts
Solvent, Dry Cleanlng; item 9, Appx F
General Safety Instructions
Loctite; item 5 Appx E
Observe all WARNINGS and CAUTlONS
REPLACE
NOTE
The primer assembly should only be re-
moved if there is reason to believe that the
assembly or a component is defective, re-
quiring replacement of the assembly The
primer assembly is destroyed in the re-
moval process and can not be repaired.
Pull the primer handle fully down and hold, ob-
1.
serving that the spring is compressed solid.
2.
Measure the distance "A" with vernier calilper,
and record this value.
WARNING
The plunger cone is under spring ten-
sion during this removal and could be-
come a projectile when sawing is
complete. Eye protection is required. In-
jury could occur if plunger should let
go unexpectedly.
6.
Apply lubricating oil to the preformed packings (3
3.
Holding the handle down, cut through the plunger
and 4) of the primer assembly.
stem between the handle and gear cover.
7.
Install larger preformed packing (3) on stem of
4.
Remove all components of the plunger assembly
plunger (5) and push beyond the groove in stem.
and discard
8.
Install small preformed packing (4) in groove of
5.
Install spring (1) and flat washer (2) on stem of
the plunger (5) stem.
plunger (5).
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