CARE AND PRESERVATION OF FRENCH 75.

Dismountings.

Cannoneer Dismountings.
A.Breechblock.
1.Safety piece.
2.Striker.
3.Lanyard.
4.Striker hammer.
5.Hammer spindle.
6.Spring assembling pin.
7.Rack springs.
8.Rack.
9.Latch pin. (Pawl Pin.)
10.Latch (Pawl).
11.Latch spring. (Pawl spring.)
B.Extractor.
1.Clow. (Tang.)
2.Spindle.
3.Arms.
C.Level.
D.Sight case.
E.Wheels.
F.Limber pole.
G.Fuze setter from caisson.
H.Luggage frame from limber.
Mechanic Dismountings.
A.Coupling keg.
B.Push gun back on slides.
C.Safety bolt.
D.Friction piece. (Sweeper plate.)
E.Wiper. (Guide piece.)
F.Front plug.
G.Filling hole plug.
H.Elevating screw pin.
I.Elevating screw.
J.Trunnion caps.
K.Rocker Trunnion caps. (Half Rings.)
Daily Cleaning and Lubricating.
(By cannoneers.)
1.Clean sight support and socket.
2.Lubricate oil holes 20, 21, 22, 23, 24.
3.Clean base of sight column.
4.Clean levels.
5.Lubricate range mechanism. (Holes Nos. 1 and 2.)
6.Clean and oil rocker trunnion caps.
7.Oil holes 7 and 8.
8.Clean and grease exposed parts of axle.
9.Dismount and clean breech and all its parts.
10.Clean and grease the bore if the gun has been fired.
11.Clean and grease the slides if the gun has been fired.
12.Grease the wheels if the gun has been on the road.
13.Clean fuze setter.
14.The life of a gun depends on “Daily Care.”
Forbidden Practices.
1.Readjustment of French Sights.
2.Fitting with files.
3.Forging and Riveting.
4.Unauthorized Dismountings.