TM-5-5420-228-24

LAUNCHER HYDRAULICS SYSTEM M48A5/M60A1 TANK CHASSIS, TRANSPORTING: FOR BRIDGE, ARMORED-VEHICLE-LAUNCHED; SCISSORING TYPE, CLASS 60

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL

AUGUST 1985

TM-5-5420-228-24 - Page 131 of 750

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Symptom-3

DETAILED TROUBLESHOOTING

PROCEDURE

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LAUNCHER OPERATION - HYDRAULICS

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Check

scissoring

cylinder

for leaks,

damage,

or

excessive

heat,

First Technician

(Operator’s

Station)

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Engage hydraulic clutch.

Set engine speed at 1800 rpm.

Set scissoring cylinder control lever in launch position

for 5 minutes.

Second Technician

(Bridge)

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Visually check hydraulic lines and cap end of

scissoring cylinder for leaks or damage. Check outer

surface of cylinder for overheating.

Is scissoring

cylinder

leaking,

damaged,

or

overheating?

Replace

scissoring

cylinder

(TM 5-5420-203-14).

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YES

jCISSORIN&

CYLINDER

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