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A little lube'll do it.


A little lube goes a long way in keeping your MLRS MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System (US DoD)
MLRS Multiple Launcher Rocket System
MLRS Marine Corps Long-Range Study (US DoD) 
 launcher ready, crewmen. Especially when it comes to the travel lock rollers and blast door hinges.

Travel Lock Rollers

Without lube, the travel lock rollers will eventually freeze up. That keeps the travel lock hooks from disengaging dis·en·gage  
v. dis·en·gaged, dis·en·gag·ing, dis·en·gag·es

v.tr.
1. To release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles. See Synonyms at extricate.

2.
.

All it takes to keep the rollers rolling is a few drops of CLP 1. CLP - Cornell List Processor.
2. CLP - Constraint Logic Programming.
, NSN NSN National Stock Number
NSN Nokia Siemens Networks
NSN National Storytelling Network
NSN NATO Stock Number
NSN New Substances Notification (CEPA)
NSN National Student Number (NZ)
NSN Never Say Never
 9150-01-054-6453, down the sides of the rollers every month and after firing. Turn the rollers with your hand to work in the lube.

If you notice a rust spot on a roller, rubbing it down with crocus cloth, NSN 5350-00-221-0872, and some oil will make it disappear.

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Blast Door Hinges

The blast door hinges also need regular lubing. Without it, the hinges rust and won't open when the rails are extended. The rails bend the blast doors and can break the hinge hinge
n.
A jointed or flexible device that allows the turning or pivoting of a part, such as a door or lid, on a stationary frame.



hinge

see hinge joint.
 pin.

Lube the hinges every month and after firing with CLP.

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Publication:PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Nov 1, 2004
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