TM 9-243
USING THE TORQUE WRENCH
1
Select proper size socket wrench (1) and attach to
torque wrench square drive (2).
2
Place socket wrench on work and pull the torque
wrench handle in the desired direction to tighten the
work.
NOTE
The tightening torque will be indicated on
the dial or scale (3), depending on the type
of the torque wrench used.
3
Remove the wrench when the torque on the dial or
scale is reached.
USING THE POWER TORQUE WRENCH
NOTE
The following procedure is not the only
application for the power torque wrench.
However, use of this tool is basically the
same regardless of model or application.
1
To tighten a nut, set the knurled ratchet indexer (1)
(located on the front of the wrench) in the same
direction the handle will be turned.
2
Install applicable socket (2) onto the nut to be
tightened.
3
Install square drive bar (3) into the socket.
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