TM 5-3895-383-24
Drum Propel Motor
Remove & Install Drum Propel Motor
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At operating temperature, the hydraulic oil tank is hot and
under pressure. Hot oil can cause burns. Remove the fill
plug only when the engine is stopped and when the fill
plug is cool enough to touch with your bare hands.
1.
Release the pressure in the hydraulic system (page 14-7).
2.
Drain the hydraulic oil from the hydraulic oil tank. The
capacity of the hydraulic oil tank is 80 liters (21.1 U.S.
gal).
3.
Drain the oil from the gear reducer. The capacity of the
gear reducer is 4 liters (1.0 U.S. gal).
4.
Disconnect five hose assemblies (1) from drum propel
motor (2). Cap and plug immediately.
5.
Attach a lifting strap and hoist to drum propel motor (2)
as shown. Remove two bolts (3), and remove drum
propel motor (2) and the O-ring seal from the drum gear
reducer. The weight of the drum propel motor is 18 kg
(40 lb). Check the O-ring for wear or damage and
replace if necessary. When installing, use 9S-3263
Thread Lock on the two bolts.
NOTE:
For installation of the drum propel motor, revere
the removal steps.
NOTE:
After the drum propel motor has been installed,
fill the hydraulic oil tank with oil to the correct
level. See the Operation & Maintenance Manual
for the correct procedure.
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