TM 9--2350--292--20--1
0005 00--9
THEORY OF OPERATION -- CONTINUED
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TRACKS AND SUSPENSION
Refer to TM 9--2350--292--10, Theory of Operation of Tracks and Suspension.
FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM (FES)
Refer to TM 9--2350--292--10, Theory of Operation of the Fixed Fire Extinguisher System (FES).
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The hydraulic system supplies power for the control and operation of the spade, hoisting boom, auxiliary winch,
hoist winch, main winch and for releasing the mechanically applied main hoist and auxiliary winch brakes. System
power is obtained from the main hydraulic pump. Refer to TM 9--2350--292--10, Theory of Operation and the hy-
draulic schematic (FP--23 through FP--28) for additional information.
WINCH AND SPADE ASSEMBLIES
Main Winch The main winch (1) is mounted to the nosepiece (2) of the vehicle beneath the crew compartment. It
is gear--driven by a hydraulic motor (3) and is used for heavy--duty recovery operations. The winch (1), wound with
320 feet (97.53 m) of 1--3/8--inch (34.9 mm) steel cable (4), is capable of a 140,000 pound (63,560 kg) line pull.
The cable (4) is equipped with a clevis (5) on the free end for securing it to loads.
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