(2) Repair or replace all defective or dam-
b. Remove the baffle and chute (par. 170).
a g e d parts.
c. Remove the paddles (par. 173).
d . Use a suitable lifting device and lift the
1 7 9 . Elevator Wheel Assembly Installation
elevator wheel assembly from the frame.
a. Use a suitable lifting device and position
178. Elevator Wheel Assembly Cleaning,
t h e elevator wheel in position on the rubber
Inspection, and Repair
trunnions.
a. Cleaning. Clean all parts in an approved
b . Install the paddles (par. 175).
cleaning solvent. Dry thoroughly.
b. Inspection and Repair.
c. Install the baffle and chute (par. 172).
(1) Inspect all parts for cracks, breaks,
d. Install the rotary elevator assembly (par.
bends, defects, damage, or worn con-
32).
dition.
Section ill. TRUNNION AND FRAME ASSEMBLY
( 2 ) Inspect the trunnion bearings for chip
1 8 0 . General
ping, flat spots, rust, defects, damage,
The trunnion assemblies are located under
or worn condition.
the elevator wheel, mounted to the elevator
( 3 ) Inspect the trunnion shaft for bends,
wheel frame. The elevator wheel is rotated by
cracks, breaks, or worn condition.
the trunnion located on the left-hand side. The
right-hand trunnion assembly is the idler trun-
(4) Inspect all attaching hardware for
nion assembly.
c r a c k s , breaks, bends, defects. dam-
age, w o r n condition, o r s t r i p p e d
181. Trunnion and Frame Assembly
threads.
R e m o v a l and Disassembly
( 5 ) Inspect the frame for cracks, bends,
a. Remove the elevator wheel assembly (par.
or breaks. Weld or straighten as
177).
necessary.
b . Refer to figure 53, and remove and dis-
(6) Repair or replace all defective or dam-
assemble the trunnion and frame assembly.
aged parts and attaching hardware.
182. Trunnion and Frame Assembly
183. Trunnion and Frame Assembly
C l e a n i n g , Inspection, and Repair
R e a s s e m b l y and Installation
a. Cleaning. Clean all parts in an approved
cleaning solvent. Dry thoroughly.
a . Refer to figure 53, and reassemble and
install the trunnion and frame assembly.
b. Inspection and Repair.
b. Install the elevator wheel assembly (par.
(1) Inspect the rubber trunnion tires for
179).
cracks, chipped, and worn condition.
Figure 53. Trunnion and from assembly, exploded view.
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