TM 55-1680-320-23&P
2-22.A. CABLE CUTTER ASSEMBLY - REPAIR (cont)
2-22.A
b.
c.
d.
2. Cleaning.
Cap (8) and anvil (9) were removed in
Task 2-22. Discard expended anvil (9)
and retain cap (8) for reinstallation.
Remove and discard shear screw (5).
Insert screwdriver into threaded end of barrel (4)
and push cutter (3) from barrel (4).
Remove and discard packing preformed (6) from
cutter (3).
b.
c.
a. Remove corrosion deposits from barrel with
crocus cloth.
b. Clean powder deposits with cloth dampened with
solvent.
3. Inspection.
a. Inspect barrel for corrosion, stripped threads and
evidence of damage.
b. Inspect shear screw
threads and damage.
bore in barrel for stripped
4. Assembly.
The original barrel (4), cap (8) and cable
cutter refire kit will be used to re-build
the Cable Cutter Assembly.
Check cable cutter refire kit for condition
and cartridge date. Date of manufacture
should indicate that more than three
years remain on cartridge.
The cable cutter refire kit, P/N
42277E182 contains an explosive
cartridge.
Use extreme care when
handling to prevent injury to personnel.
Static producing clothing prohibited.
d.
e.
f.
Position cutter (3) perpendicular to aperture on
barrel (4) and obtain an alignment reference
between bore hole on cutter (3) and threaded bore
on barrel (4).
Install cutter (3) into barrel (4) and align bore
holes.
Ensure shear screw (5) head is flushed
with barrel (4) surface.
Install shear screw (5).
Lubricate packing (7) and install on cartridge (2).
Install cartridge (2) into barrel (4) and lockwire.
Cap (8) and anvil (9) will be installed
during Cable Cutter Assembly task.
FOLLOW ON MAINTENANCE:
Install Cable Cutter Assembly (Task 2-22)
a. Lubricate packing (6) and install on cutter (3).
END OF TASK
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