TM 9-2350-222-20-1-5
DRIVER'S ESCAPE HATCH ADJUSTMENT (Sheet 1 of 1)
TOOLS: 3/4 in. combination box and open wrench (2 required)
Hydraulic jack
Steel rule
1.
Using jack, position escape hatch on vehicle so that it is seated.
Using wrench, loosen six jamnuts (A).
2.
3.
Using wrench, adjust three studs (B) until they are screwed completely into connectors (C).
Place hatch lever (D) in locked position.
4.
5.
Using wrench, adjust three studs (B) until they just start to get tight.
Make sure that bolts (E) are extended over escape hatch lock pads (F) by at least 3/8 inch and
6.
there is no space between bolts (E) and pads (F). If there is space between bolts (E) and pads (F),
repeat step 5. If bolts (E) do not extend over pads (F) by at least 3/8 inch, reseat escape hatch on
vehicle and repeat complete adjustment.
7.
Using wrench to hold studs (B) and another wrench on jamnuts (A), tighten jamnuts (A).
Using heel of foot, move hatch lever (D) to unlocked position. If hatch lever (D) cannot be moved
8.
to unlocked position, repeat adjustment procedure.
Place hatch lever (D) in locked position.
9.
10.
Remove jack.
End of Task