M578 RECOVER Y VEHICLE– TOP VIEW, CUTAWAY

TM 9-2350-238-10 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS–CONTINUED M578 RECOVER Y VEHICLE– TOP VIEW, CUTAWAY 1 2 3 4 AUXILIARY DRIVE. When engine is operating, auxiliary drive powers generator, cooling system fan, and (when magnetic clutch is engaged) hydraulic pumps. FAN. Fan forces air through powerplant compartment and radiators to cool engine. HYDRAULIC PUMP. Two hydraulic pumps provide hydraulic pressure when engine is operating and magnetic clutch is engaged to. power all hydraulic components. SLIP RING. Cab electrical system is sup- plied 24 V dc power from hull electrical system through brushes and contact ring on top of hydraulic pump slip ring. Hydrualic oil from reservoir is supplied to hydraulic pumps and pressurized hydraulic oil is supplied to cab through slip ring. 5 TORSION BAR. Each wheel is suspended by a torsion bar that acts as a spring. 6 LOCKOUT CYLINDER. Each lockout cylinder acts as a shock absorber, bump stop, stabilizer, and suspension lockout device. Vehicles have eight lockout cylinders. (Lockout cylinders are not mounted on third from front road wheels ) 1 - 10