TM-9-2350-238-20-1
HULL AND RELATED COMPONENTS RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MAY 1994
TM-9-2350-238-20-1 - Page 66 of 1364
TM 9-2350-238-20-1
2-10. TOOLS AND SUPPLIES (CONT).
Table 2-2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES WITH LUBRICATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR M578 RECOVERY VEHICLE (CONT)
Item
No.
23
24
Interval
S
S
Item To Check
Service
Spade Con-
trols
Spade Cylin-
der Hinge
Pins
Procedure
a.
b.
c.
a.
b.
.
c.
d.
Hydraulic system is under high pressure.
Follow safety procedures to prevent injury.
Wipe up any spilled hydraulic fluid.
Start engine and operate hydraulic pumps to
pressurize hydraulic system.
Remove lock from spade cylinder and check
operation for smoothness. If jerky or slow, notify
direct support maintenance.
Check all hydraulic components for leaks. Tight-
en all loose or leaking connections.
SPACE CYLINDER HINGE PINS
Remove pins.
Dry cleaning solvent (SD2) is toxic and
flammable. Wear protective goggles and
gloves and use only in well-ventilated area.
Clean pins with dry cleaning solvent (item 16,
appx C).
Lubricate with grease (item 20, appx C) and in-
stall.
Wipe off excess grease.
Not Fully Mission
Capable If:
Spade locks
missing, spade
will not raise or
lower, or jerky
movement.
Spade cylinder
leaking. Any
loose or leaking
connection.
2-40
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