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TM 9-8140-381-14&P

1-4.2. Wrench Assembly. Each WSC is provided with a

1-4.3. Components

wrench assembly which is mounted in a storage bracket

1-4.3.1. The WSC is issued as a complete unit but is

on the front of the WSC. The caster fork assembly

made up of several operational components (fig. 1-1).

consists of three major components, the T-handle,

The major moving components that make up the WSC

caster fork, and clamp tool. The clamp tool when

are locking devices, caster swivel locks, gas spring,

removed from the handle is used to move the sliders of

quick release pins, and latches (flipped opened).

the WSC and to tighten the swivel screws on the clamp.

It is removed from the handle by pressing down on a

1-4.3.2.

Maintenance and replacement along with

spring button. The caster fork when attached to the

variations in part applications are detailed in the

handle is used to position the casters. It is stored

following sections of this technical manual.

separate from the handle and is attached to the handle

and locked in place by a pin.

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directions and prevent swiveling. The two front casters

1-5.

MOVING CAGE ON ITS

also have wheel locks to brake the wheels.

CASTERS

1-5.2. The brakes on the front casters are unlocked by

rotating the caster lock lever (fig. 1-2) on the side of

1-5.1. The WSC is provided with four casters for

each caster counterclockwise until stopped.

Front

movement over short distances. All four casters have

caster wheels may be locked by rotating lock lever

swivel locks to lock the caster wheels in the desired

clockwise until tight.

Figure 1-2. Cage Casters.

1-3