TM 5-5420-227-24
Section IL EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
PERFORMANCE DATA
Refer to TM 5-5420-226-10 for performance data.
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
(A) BOOM AND OUTRIGGER. Provides firm support for tongue to pivot on.
(B)
LOCKING CYLINDER. Locks scissoring bridge to the launcher tongue.
TONGUE. Contains hydraulics and provides necessary components to connect and discon-
(C)
nect scissoring bridge.
EJECTION CYLINDERS. Provides c a p a b i l i t y to push bridge loose from vehicle after
(D)
locking cylinders are retracted.
TONGUE CYLINDER. Controls tongue and bridge movement from 90 degrees vertical to
(E)
the ground.
OVERHEAD CYLINDER. Controls tongue and bridge movement from transport position to
(F)
90 degrees vertical.
HOLDDOWN CYLINDER. Provides capability to lock scissoring bridge at rear end of
(G)
vehicle. It automatically unlocks when overhead cylinder operating lever is raised.
PUMP-CLUTCH. Provides hydraulic pressure for entire system.
(H)
VALVE BANK. Provides manual levers to actuate entire system.
(J)
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