TM-9-2350-238-34-2
CRANE (CAB) COMPONENTS, RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
APRIL 1992
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TM 9-2350-238-34-2
WARNING (CONT)
BOOM AND WINCH
Make sure all personnel stand clear when operating boom to avoid injury to personnel.
Make sure all personnel stand clear of boom and block before traversing cab or operating boom.
Always wear leather gloves when handling winch cable. Never allow cable to run through hands.
Broken wires can cause painful injuries, Do not operate winch/crane with less than four turns of
wire rope on drums. Failure to observe these warnings could result in injury to personnel.
Vehicle drum winch assembly weighs approximately 400 lb (182 kg); use care when removing
or installing. Failure to observe this warning could result in injury to personnel and damage to
equipment.
Use hoist with lifting capacity of 2000 lb (908 kg) to prevent injury to personnel or damage to
equipment.
HYDRAULIC MOTOR
Hydraulic motor seal contains parts under spring tension. Use caution when removing or install-
ing hydraulic motor seal.
STAGE THREE BOOM WINCH CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Clutch release carrier contains spring under high tension. Use caution during removal and
installation.
CAB
Make sure MASTER switch is OFF before repairing electrical components. Failure to observe this
warning could result in injury to personnel.
Use hoist and chain sling of 30,000 lb (13,620 kg) minimum lifting capacity to prevent injury to
personnel and damage to equipment.
RELIEF VALVE
Do not disconnect fittings or remove retainer caps until hydraulic pumps are shut off and system
pressure is relieved, Failure to follow instructions may result in injury to personnel or damage to
equipment.
FIRST AID
Refer to FM 21-11, First Aid for Soldiers.
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