Figure 4-4. Size 2 hose assembly, exploded view.

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(b) Assembly is reverse of disassembly

excessive wear, and dry rot. Replace damaged parts as

((l)(a) through (d) above).

necessary.

(3) Assembly.

c. Size S Hose Assembly Repair. The following

(a) Place ratchet clamps on the ends of

procedures are for one size 3 hose assembly.

the hose. Insert a Y-fitting and socket and/or pulomatic

(1) Disassembly.

plug as required into hose. Tighten the ratchet clamps

(a) Remove the inlet adapter from the

using slip joint pliers. The teeth of the lock lever engage

headpiece.

the loop portion of the clamp when pliers are released.

(b) Remove the pulomatic plug from the

(b) Insert pulomatic plug end into the

Y-fitting and socket as required.

pulomatic socket in manifold assembly. Connect two

size 2 hoses to Y-fitting and socket end of the hose

the bed by removing the wood or machine screws and

assembly.

loop clamps (fig. 4-5).

(d) Use a sharp pointed tool and

each hose and fasten to bed using the wood/ machine

disengage the lock lever part of the ratchet clamp from

screws previously removed.

the teeth of the lock. Repeat this procedure to remove

ratchet clamps as necessary.

(2) Inspection. Inspect the ratchet clamps, Y-

fitting and socket, pulomatic plug, and hose for damage,

Figure 4-5. Size 3 hose assembly, exploded view.

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