TM 9-4940-568-20
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18
15
17
15
17
25
24
23
20
19
24
15
22
21
(10)
To install a new contact (15) remove .25 in. (6.4 mm) of insulation (18) from end of wire (17).
(11)
Raise selector knob (19) on crimping tool (20) and rotate until arrow is alined with wire gage being
crimped.
(12)
Loosen locknut (21) and turn adjusting screw (22) in until it stops.
(13)
Insert new contact (15) into crimping tool (20) and turn adjusting screw (22) out until contact (15) is
flush with cover (23).
(14)
Tighten locknut (21) and insert bare end of wire (17) into contact (15).
(15)
Make sure contact (15) is centered. Then close handles (24) until one handle (24) touches handle stop
(25).
(16)
Release handles (24), remove and inspect crimped contacts (15). Make sure all strands of wire (17) are
inside contact (15).