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

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TM 5-5420-228-24

DRAINING HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR (Sheet 1 of 2)

TOOLS:

15 in. adjustable wrench

5/8 in. combination wrench

3/4 in. combination wrench

Dispensing pump

SUPPLIES:

Container (open 5 gallon capacity)

Containers (55 gallon capacity 2 required)

PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE:

Relieve hydraulic pressure (page 3-71)

1.

Manually unscrew cap (A) from

reservoir filler (B).

2.

Lift dipstick (C) out of strainer (D).

3.

Lift strainer (D) out of reservoir filler (B).

4.

Insert pump (E) in reservoir

filler (B).

5.

Insert pump hose (F) in container.

6.

Pump out as much hydraulic fluid

as possible.

7.

Remove pump (E) and hose (F).

8.

Replace strainer (D), dipstick (C),

and cap (A).

Go on to Sheet 2

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