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Fig 16.—Machine gun tripod M2 (schematic)
f. The traversing bar articulates in sliding sleeve devices at each end, the sleeves moving along the
trail legs in mounting and dismounting the tripod. Positioning stops are incorporated on the trail legs,
positively positioning the traversing bar in both the mounted and dismounted positions of the tripod.
The traversing bar sleeve latch, mounted on the right trail leg, secures the traversing bar in its proper
position when the tripod is mounted.
■44. DIASASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING OF LIGHT MACHINE GUN TRIPOD M2.—
a, The disassembly and assembly of the parts of the light machine gun tripod are not essential
except to replace broken or damaged parts.
b. The front leg articulation with the tripod head, the rear leg articulations with the tripod head,
and the articulations of the traversing bar with its sleeves are standard commercial bolts with lock
washers and nuts to fit. Spare bolts, nuts, and washers are carried in the spare parts chest. All these
unions must be kept tight to insure accurate firing.
c. The pintle latch housing is secured to the tripod head by standard commercial cap screws and
suitable lock washers. Spare cap screw and washer and pintle latch spring are carried in spare parts
chest.
d. The traversing bar-sleeve latch is pivoted on the right trail leg by rivet assembly.
e. The pintle bushing is of bronze and is a pressed fit into the tripod head. It may be removed by
pressing it out and may be replaced by new bushing. Removal of the pintle bushing frees the
traversing dial. This disassembly is preferably done by Ordnance Department personnel.
f. The traversing dial clamping mechanism, seated in its recess in the tripod head, may be
removed by first removing the small hexagonal lock nut on the foot of the clamp, then the knurled
clamp nut. This permits the clamp being removed from the top of the tripod head. This disassembly
is preferably done by Ordnance Department personnel.
S
ECTION VII
ACCESSORIES
■45. P
ACK EQUIPMENT.—Sepcial pack equipment for use with the light machine gun
consists of –
1 tripod and gun hanger
1 ammunition hanger
3 ammunition chests
1 spare parts chest
1 gun cover, canvas
1 spare barrel canvas case.
■46. H
ANGERS.—
a. Tripod and gun hanger
.—
(1) This pack hanger is a light duralumin and steel hanger, accommodating the
tripod, the light machine gun, and the spare parts chest. It fits the standard Phillips
cavalry pack saddle and is carried on the right side, hung on the horizontal supporting
member of the saddle by steel reinforced hooks of the main supporting members of the
hanger and secured by to hold-down straps.
(2) The spare barrel canvas case with contents is habitually carried strapped to
the lower horizontal member of the hanger to balance the pack load laterally. The case
should be carried with the opening to the rear. When ammunition has been expended,
the case with contents may be strapped to the lower horizontal member of the
ammunition hanger on the left side to retain lateral balance of the pack load.
b. Ammunition hanger.
—This hanger is of duralumin and steel construction,
accommodating three ammunition chests, and is habitually carried on the left side of
the standard Phillips cavalry pack saddle. The hanger is symmetrical longitudinally
