TM 5-3610-253-14
5-23.5 Hydraulic
System. Operates hydraulic clamp cylinder and
main drive
gear
clutch. It is comprised of:
a. Pump. Located in the reservoir pillar and driven by the main drive motor
through a V-belt and pulleys. The pump draws hydraulic fluid out of the reservoir
through a filter and supplies it under pressure to the hydraulic system via two
ports, P1 and P2.
b. Control block. Located on the clamp cylinder. The unit consists of two
separate control circuits, P1 for the clamp, and P2 for the clutch ram. Each circuit
will be discussed separately.
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