TM-9-2350-238-34-1
HULL AND RELATED COMPONENTS, RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MARCH 1994
TM-9-2350-238-34-1 - Page 9 of 292
caution
TM 9-2350-238-34-1
1-7. CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC) .
a.
General.
Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) of Army materiel is a continuing concern .
It is important that any corrosion problems with this item be reported so that the problem can be
corrected and improvements can be made to prevent the problem in the future.
b.
Corrosion.
While corrosion is typically associated with rusting of metals, it can also includ e
deterioration of other materials such as rubber and plastic. Unusual cracking, softening, swelling, or
breaking of these materials maybe a corrosion problem .
c.
ReportIing.
If a corrosion problem is identified, it can be reported using SF 368, Product
Quality Deficiency Report. Use of key words such as "corrosion," "rust," "deterioration," or "cracking"
will assure that the information is identified as a CPC problem.
d.
Forms.
The form should be submitted to: Commander, US Army Tank-Automotiv e
Command, ATTN: AMSTA-Q/Customer Feedback Center, Warren, Ml 48397-5000 .
Section II EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DAT A
1-8. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES .
a.
Purpose.
The M578 vehicle is used to pickup or tow disabled mechanized equipment, as a
crane at repair bases, and as a carrying platform for spare parts and maintenance personnel.
b.
Capabilities and Features .
Do not ford water
sandy bottoms .
which exceeds 42.0 in. (106.7 cm) in depth. Check for soft mud or
(1)
The M578 vehicle is a light, full tracked, self-propelled, diesel-powered vehicle with a
30,000-lb (13,614-kg) boom winch and a 60,000-lb (27,228-kg) tow winch mounted in an armore d
cab. It is highly mobile, maneuverable, and may be air transported. The vehicle is capable of long-
range, high-speed operation on improved roads. It can traverse rough terrain, muddy or marshy
ground, sand, and snow or ice. The M578 vehicle can ford streams up to 42.0 in. (106.7 cm) deep
without auxiliary fording equipment .
(2)
A suspension lockout system and spade assembly provide a stable platform and increas e
the lifting and winching capabilities of the vehicle. The suspension lockout system, boom, winches ,
cab, and spade are hydraulically powered .
(3)
A machine gun mount support is installed on the rigger/gunner cupola to accommodate a
Browning M2 caliber .50 machine gun .
1-9. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
Refer to TM 9-2350 -
238-20-1 .
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