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 21 of 750
TM 5-5420-228-24
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
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BOOM AND OUTRIGGER. Provide firm support for tongue to pivot on.
LOCKING CYLINDER. Locks scissoring bridge to the launcher tongue.
TONGUE. Contains hydraulics and provides necessary components to connect and
disconnect scissoring bridge.
EJECTION CYLINDERS. Provide capability to push bridge loose from vehicle after
locking cylinders are retracted.
TONGUE CYLINDER. Controls tongue and bridge movement from 90 degrees vertical to
the ground.
OVERHEAD CYLINDER. Controls tongue and bridge movement from transport position
to 90 degrees vertical.
HOLDDOWN CYLINDER. Provides capability to lock scissoring bridge at rear end of
vehicle. It automatically unlocks when overhead cylinder operating lever is raised.
PUMP-CLUTCH. Provides hydraulic pressure for entire system.
VALVE BANK. Provides manual levers to actuate entire system.
IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, AND INSTRUCTION INFORMATION
Refer to TM 5-5420-202-10 for identification, location, and instruction nameplates, decals, and
stencil information under “Stowage and Sign Guides. ”
EQUIPMENT DATA
Refer to TM 5-5420-202-10 for performance data.
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