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11.
Keep handle (1) pressed against fitting (15).
12.
Slide bushing (8) from rod (5). Install bushing in
hole (18) of lever (6).
13.
Hold turnbuckle (16). Turn rod (5) until rod end
aligns with bushing (8) in lever (6). Turn rod
clockwise to lengthen. Turn rod counterclockwise
to shorten.
14.
Install rod (5) in bushing (8). Install three washers
(4) and cotter pin (3).
15.
Tighten nut (12) against turnbuckle (16).
16.
Check that thread of rod (5) can be seen in
inspection hole (19).
17.
Deleted.
18.
Hold handle (1). Loosen nut (13). Turn handle
and nut counterclockwise until distance between
nut and fitting (15) is 0.03 to 0.04 inch.
19.
Position handle as shown. Torque nut to 80
inch-pounds.
INSPECT
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Perform operational check (TM 55-1520-240-T).
END OF TASK
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