ARMAMENT .

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(2) Hydraulic Oil Reservoir. T h e h y d r a u -

(3) Vehicle Lighting. The dome lights are

a standard combination blackout and service

lic oil reservoir provides reserve capacity and

light. Illumination of the flasher signal head-

ensures a steady supply of hydraulic oil to the

light is indicated by the indicator lamp in the

pumps. The reservoir has a capacity of 165

cab and used for warning oncoming traffic

gal. (625 l).

and

personnel

during

travel

and

recovery

operations. The two floodlights are controlled

(3) H y d r a u l i c P u m p s . T w o h y d r a u l i c

pumps provide hydraulic pressure when the

by the floodlight switch in the cab and used

for operation during night/darkness recovery

engine is operating and the magnetic clutch is

engaged to power all hydraulic components.

operations.

(4) Wiring Harnesses and Leads. V e h i c l e

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A R M A M E N T . Armament for the

components are connected with single leads

M578

Recovery

Vehicle

consists

or multiple lead wiring harnesses. All wiring is

Browning .50 caliber machine gun, which is

standard ordnance waterproof cable. Connec-

mounted next to the rigger/gunner cupola,

tions are made by waterproof rubber, single

and is the prime fire power support.

wire quick-disconnectors, plug-receptacle con-

nectors, or solderless waterproof termi-

nals.

g. H y d r a u l i c

Power

System.

(1) G e n e r a l . T h e M 5 7 8 R e c o v e r y V e h i -

cle has a closed-centered type hydraulic sys-

tem. Hydraulic pressure is present and the di-

rectional control valves are activated by the

control levers. Hydraulic pressure is delivered

to the subsystem that is controlled by the di-

rectional control valve.

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