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Note.
(3) When fluid oozes out with no air bubbles
Do not use abrasives on the dies as
present, tighten the pipe plug.
this will damage the plated surfaces.
(4) Wipe excess fluid from the press.
b. Move the upper die away from the lower die.
24. After-Operation Services
Note.
a. Keep the M1 crimping outfit clean. Wipe all
The entire M1 crimping outfit may be
metal surfaces with a clean, dry cloth.
covered with canvas or plastic
material to keep out dust and grit.
Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
Operator's daily schedule
Interval and
Item to be
Paragraph
Before
sequence No.
inspected
Procedure
reference
opera-
During
After
tion
opera-
opera-
tion
tion
1
ABC-M1 outfit Wipe dies and press with clean, dry
22a, b, c
cloth. Inspect for damage.
2
6
Press
Check hydraulic action; add hydraulic
22d(1)
fluid if required.
3
7
Pressure gage Check pressure reading; report mal-
22d(2)
functions.
4
Dies
Keep dry and free from foreign matter.
5
Pump action
Check hydraulic action; bleed air from
system if required.
8
Metal surfaces Wipe with a clean, dry cloth.
Section IV. TROUBLESHOOTING
25. General
26. Troubleshooting Table
This section provides information on locating and
Table 2 lists possible malfunctions of the ABC-M1
correcting possible malfunctions.
crimping outfit. Probable cause and corrective action to
be taken are included.
Table 2. Troubleshooting
Malfunction
Probable cause
Corrective action
Dies do not provide adequate
Foreign matter on working sur-
Clean die surfaces
crimp
faces
Press ram will not travel full
Hydraulic fluid is low..............................Fill hydraulic reservoir (para
stroke
22)
Pump action has cushioning
Air in hydraulic chamber ........................ Bleed air from chamber (para
effect
23)
Press gage does not func-
Defective gage ...................................... Report malfunction to organiza-
tion
tional maintenance
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