TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

TM-9-2350-256-10 - Page 401 of 796

MAIN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OPERATION - Continued

NOTE

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For cold weather operation, increase engine speed to 1,800 rpm. Ensure that

spade lock is locked, and move SPADE operating lever to RAISE for

3 to 4 minutes. This will cause oil to spill over the relief valve for faster warmup.

•

For hot weather or continuous operation, increase engine speed to 1,800 rpm to

help cool hydraulic fluid.

7.

Set engine speed to 1,800 rpm using hand throttle for normal operation.

8.

Main hydraulic system is now ready for operation.

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