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TM 1-1740-221-13&P&P
PINTLE HITCH - (CONTINUED)
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3
1
4
9
8
5
7
6
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Figure 1. Pintle Hitch (Removal and Installation)
1.
Chock wheels.
2.
Remove cotter pin (Figure 1, Item 9).
WARNING
When removing the nut and washer keep constant pressure on spring. Wear protective
gloves. Remove nut slowly and be careful not to let spring release quickly. Quick release of
spring may cause injury.
3.
Remove nut (Figure 1, Item 1) and washer (Figure 1, Item 8) together while holding spring.
4.
Remove spring (Figure 1, Item 2).
5.
Remove six mounting nuts (Figure 1, Item 7).
6.
Remove six mounting bolts (Figure 1, Item 5).
7.
Hold rear hitch portion (Figure 1, Item 3).
8.
Slide front hitch portion (Figure 1, Item 4) from rear hitch portion (Figure 1, Item 3).
9.
Remove hitch assembly.
END OF TASK
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