TM-5-2350-262-20-3

ARMORED COMBAT EARTHMOVER (ACE), M9

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 3 OF 3; HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING TEST PROCEDURES

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EJECTOR CYLINDER LEAKAGE TEST
WARNING
Do not operate ejector when personnel are in bowl. Do not
work
in bowl unless ejector
lock is engaged. Failure to comply may
result in severe injury or death to personnel.
Do not stand or work in bowl unless ejector lock is engaged.
Do
not stand in bowl to
observe
roller guide travel. Failure to comply
may result in severe injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
Have suitable container ready to catch oil
Have assistant actuate ejector control handle (1) to move ejector forward 3/4 of full travel.
Stop engine and relieve hydraulic pressure.
Remove pressure measuring device. Plug hose (2) and cap elbow (3).
Start engine and have assistant hold ejector control lever in BACK position for one minute.
Mark position of ejector at side of hull and continue to hold valve lever in BACK position
for one more minute. Check position of ejector while still holding valve lever in BACK
position.
If ejector has moved more than 0.5 in. (13mm), the ejector cylinder is leaking
excessively.
Stop engine; relieve hydraulic pressure and connect line.
Refer to TM 5-2350-262-20-1
TM 5-2350-262-20-3
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