TM-9-2350-311-34-1
HULL, POWERPLANT, DRIVE CONTROLS, TRACKS, SUSPENSION, AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS: HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SEPTEMBER 1994
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The powerplant consists of the following subsystems:
a.
1-11.3
Two engines are available:
. Detroit Diesel 8V71T, model 7083-7398, diesel, liquid-cooled, V-8 engine, which generates
405 horsepower at 2300 rpm.
. Detroit Diesel 8V71T, model 7083-7391, diesel, liquid-cooled, V-8 engine, which generates
440 horsepower at 2300 rpm.
Drive control linkages to the transmission are steer control, shift control, and braking. Final drive assemblies
are the interface between the transmission and drive sprockets.
Suspension
Independent, torsion-bar mounted, dual-sided road wheels (seven per side), which support and guide the vehicle track.
1-11.4
Air Cleaner Assembly
Provides filtered air to the engine air intake system.
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