TM 10-3930-675-24-2
SPREADER CHAIN REPLACEMENT
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS
Removal, Installation, Chain Tension Measurement, Chain Tension Adjustment, Chain Adjuster Vertical Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP
Maintenance Level
Materials and Parts
Cotter Pin (2)
Organizational
Nut, lock (4)
Tools and Special Tools
Personnel Required
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (Item 128, WP 0289
Three
Equipment Condition
Sling, Nylon (Item 112, WP 0289 00)
Parking brake applied (TM 10-3930-675-10)
Forklift, 4,000-lb capacity
Tophandler in normal operating position (TM 10-
3930-675-10)
Ratchet, Strap
NOTE
Tophandler spreader chain replacement procedure is to be performed due to a broken or worn chain.
For broken chain, the tophandler spreader function will be inoperative and the spreader sections
could be spread at any position. The procedure described for removal is for a completely closed
tophandler. Read through the steps to determine the best starting point as per the tophandler spread
position. For worn chain, the tophandler spreader motor can be used to spread tophandler to required
positions.
