AERIAL LADDER ELECTRICAL CABLES -706880645

TM 5-4210-233-14&P-1

4-206. AERIAL LADDER ELECTRICAL CABLES

This task covers:

a. Adjustment

b. Follow-on Maintenance

TOOLS REQUIRED

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

Tool Kit, General Mechanics, Automotive

Main Engine Shutdown (see para 2-12 .)

(Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)

APU Shutdown (see para 2-16 .)

Batteries Disconnected (see para 4-114 .)

a. Adjustment.

CAUTION

Proper spring tension on electrical cables must be checked

and inspected after the extension/retraction cables are

checked. Failure to maintain proper tension can result in

damage to cables.

(1) Measure the distance (A) between the strut and spring stop washer.

(2) The measurement should be 4-1/8 inches (105 mm).

(3) Adjust nut to increase or decrease spring tension.

b. Follow-on Maintenance.

(1) Connect batteries (see para 4-114).

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