TM-9-2350-273-BD

M48/M60 SERIES TANK, COMBAT FULL-TRACKED 105-MM GUN

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR

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TM 9-2350-273-BD

ARMAMENT’ AND FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS

10-18. MANUAL PUMP FLUID LOSS

General Information:

Hydraulic system damaged, manual pump will not operate without fluid.

Limitations:

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Frequent checks for leaks

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Degraded turret operations

Personnel/Time Required:

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1-2 soldiers

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1 hour

Materials/Tools:

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Two large cans

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Hydraulic fluid, or oil

Other Options:

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See TM 9-2350-276-BD,

Hydraulics.

Procedural Steps:

1. Disconnect hydraulic lines at

powerpack going to manual pump.

2. Cut tops out of cans, or

punch large holes into tops of cans.

3. Bend lines carefully so that

they will hang into cans.

4. Fill input can with fluid,

it will act as a reservoir,

so the pump will operate.

5. When manual pump is operated

the second can will catch fluid

so it can be returned to input can.

6. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as

practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures.

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