Install outrigger support plate as follows:

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(3) Install outrigger support plate as follows:

WARNING

Welding in the vicinity of fuel, oil and hydraulic fluid is

dangerous. Place flameproof material between welding area

and fuel tanks and surround components with wet rags or

canvas to protect against weld spatter. Station a helper in

t h e immediate area with an approved fire extinguisher

before beginning welding operations. Failure to adequately

p r o t e c t against fire can cause injury, death or damage to

equipment.

NOTE

A l l welds must be performed to MIL-W-46086 (MR),

Method 1. Use austentic electrodes only (308 MOT 16

s t a i n l e s s or equivalent).

R e f e r also to TM 9-237

Welding Theory and Application.

For left side of tank, proceed as follows:

( a ) Obtain reinforcement plate 12252268 from kit and weld plate to number 3

outrigger inner support bracket (on left side of tank) and hull as shown in

(b) Clean, prime, and paint plate and weld area.

NOTE

For right side of tank, proceed as follows:

surface smooth (Figure 4-20).

( d ) Obtain plate 12252276 from kit and trim or shim to obtain a good fit in

position shown in figure 4-21. After good fit is obtained, tack weld plate in

place. Weld plate flush to hull in areas shown in figure 4-21. Do not weld

c u r v e d area of plate since of passageway must remain for fuel overflow

(e) Clean, prime, and paint plate and weld area.

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