TM 55-2210-224-12
4-36. EXHAUST MUFFLER AND EXTENSION PIPE
This task covers:
a.
Inspection
b.
Removal
c.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Tool kit SC4940-97-CL-E16
INSPECTION
1.
Inspect exhaust muffler and extension pipe for holes, splits, and plugged or burned-out muffler.
REMOVAL
WARNING
Remove rings, bracelets, wrist-
watches, and neck chains before
working
around
the
locomotive.
Jewelry can catch on equipment and
cause injury, or may short across an
electrical circuit and cause severe
burns or electrical shock.
High voltage is used in the operation
of equipment. Do not be misled by the
term LOW VOLTAGE. Potentials as
low as 50 volts may cause death.
2.
Open electrical equipment cabinet door and set
battery switch to OPEN.
3.
Remove eight nuts (1), lockwashers (2), flat
washers (3), and screws (4). If necessary cut
wires ties (5) and position resistor cages (6) and
(7) out of the way.
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