CLEANING - TM-9-2815-221-34-P0135

BACKPLATE COVER AND GEARCASE COVER ASSEMBLY REPAIR (CONTINUED)

INSPECTION AND REPAIR

CLEANING

Inspect

for nicks or dents on gasket mating surface.

WARNING

Dry-cleaning solvent used to clean parts is poten-

tially dangerous to personnel and property. Do

not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash

point of solvent is 138 oF.

Be sure excess gasket material is removed from

mating surface.

Clean gearcase gasket mating surface with dry-cleaning sol-

vent (item 8, Appx C) or mineral spirits paint thinner (item

Inspect gearcase for cracks.

Wipe dry with clean, lint-free cloth (item 6, Appx C).

Inspect bolt holes for damaged or excessively worn threads.

Flush gearcase clean with diesel fuel.

Replace gearcase if damaged.

Clean oil passages with fine cleaning wire.

Inspect components for scratches, nicks, or excessive wear.

Replace defective components.

WARNING

NOTE

Particles blown by compressed air can be

When replacing roll pin, position with open end

dangerous. Direct air stream away from

facing crankshaft seal.

personnel in immediate area.

Measure air distance between end of roll pin (1) and gasket

surface of gearcase. Distance should

inch.

Dry oil passages with clean, filtered, compressed air at 15 psi,

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