Cover Plate and Safety Catch

TM 3-1040-214-12

CAUTION

(11) Using a wrench, tighten the coupling to

Do not use a wrench to tighten the

the valve section. Do not overtighten.

locknut.

4-25. Cover Plate and Safety Catch

Organizational maintenance personnel are authorized to

(6) Handtighten the locknut to the barrel

adjust the safety catch and replace the cover plate,

section (step C).

safety catch, and attaching screws.

(7) Moisten and install the tapered end of the

a. Removal and Disassembly.

sleeve into the open end of the rubber tube at the barrel

end. The sleeve should wedge the end of the rubber

(1) Purge the air in the pressure system

tube against the gun barrel's inner wall.

(8) Slide the collar over the sleeve and end of

(2) Remove the screws and cover plate

the gun barrel. Tighten setscrews.

(9) Apply anti-seize compound or tape on the

(3) Remove the screws and safety catch.

hose assembly coupling threads (Fig. 1-3).

b. Assembly, Installation, and Adjustment.

(10) Slide the hose assembly coupling over the

connector.

Figure 4-7. Cover plate and safety catch, exploded view.

Figure 4-7. Cover plate and safety catch.

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