TM 55-2840-231-23
7-5.
Spark Igniter Lead - Removal, Inspection, Installation and Check - Continued
ENGINE/
Spark Igniter Lead -
Continued
NOTE
Bolt (6) also secures the accumu-
lator bracket and spacer to the
fireshield.
2. Inspection
3. Installation
a. Inspect the outer part
of the lead for braid
damage; replace lead if
there are more than five
broken strands in any lo-
calized area, the braided
conduit is punctured,
or discolored and brittle
from extreme heat.
b. Inspect terminals of lead
to ensure all parts are
intact and no pitting is
evident; replace lead if
any part is missing or
pitting is present.
Insert the igniter lead (13)
through the hole in the
fireshield. Secure the lead
to the fireshield with bolt
(7) and nut (8). Secure
accumulator clamp, spacer,
and igniter lead with bolt
(6) and nut (8). Tighten
the nuts to 35-40 in. lb
(0.4-0.5 kg/m).
Connect the igniter lead to
the ignition exciter (1) and
tighten the coupling nut to
50-70 in. lb (0.6-0.8 kg/m).
Connect the igniter lead
to the spark igniter (14)
and tighten the coupling
nut to 70-90 in. lb (0.8-
1.0 kg/m).
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