TM-9-2350-238-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL-TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
APRIL 1990
TM-9-2350-238-10 - Page 22 of 291
TM 9-2350-238-10
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS–CONTINUED
M578 RECOVERY VEHICLE– TOP VIEW
1 BATTERY COMPARTMENT ACCESS
DOOR. This door provides access for ser-
vice and replacement of four batteries.
2 RADIATOR FILL CAP COVERS. These
covers provide access for checking
coolant level and filling two radiators.
3 DRIVER’S CUPOLA. Driver’s cupola con-
sists of an armor-plate mounting ring
welded to hull and an armor-plate cupola
cover hinged to hull deck counter-
balanced by a torsion bar. Three M 17
periscopes are provided for external
vision.
4 AIR CLEANER BLOWER ACCESS DOOR.
This door provides access for service and
replacement of air cleaner blower and ac-
cess to impact wrench and controls.
5 TRANSMISSION DECK. This cover pro-
vides for access to transmission and for-
ward power plant compartment.
6 TRANSMISSION OIL ACCESS DOOR.
This door provides access for checking
and filling transmission with oil.
7 ENGINE DECK. This cover provides ac-
cess to engine and rear power plant
compartment.
8 ENGINE OIL ACCESS DOOR. This door
provides access for checking and filling
engine with oil.
9 FAN WELL COVER. This cover screens
out debris from engine cooling air intake
and provides access to fan belt, ten-
sioner, magnetic clutch, and drive shaft.
10 DIESEL FUEL FILL COVER. This cover
provides access to fuel cap for filling
vehicle with fuel.
11 HYDRAULIC OIL FILL COVER. This cover
provides access for filling hydraulic reser-
voir with oil.
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