TM-9-2350-247-20-1 Unit Maintenance Manual Volume 1 M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-20-1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION — Continued 0002 00 M548A3 The major components of the M548A3 carrier are connected together to form the power train. The power train furnishes and controls the power to drive and steer the carrier. A V6 diesel engine, transmission, connecting propeller shafts and left and right final drives make up the power train. The power plant consists of the diesel engine and automatic transmission. Power developed by the engine is transmitted to the transmission which delivers power through the final drives to the sprockets of the suspension system. The engine and transmission control the speed of power from one side to the other, providing the method of steering the carrier. 0002 00-2 Change 1