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PMCS PMCS ON ON M88 M88 SERIES SERIES RECOVERY RECOVERY VEHICLE VEHICLE

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INTRODUCTION:
The M88-series Medium Recovery Vehicle is the backbone of vehicle recovery in the Army inventory.There is no better way to understand how a vehicle works than through PMCS.

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TLO:
ACTION: Perform a PMCS of the M88-series Medium Recovery Vehicle. Condition: In a shop environment with assistance given an M88-series
Medium Recovery Vehicle, Maintenance Inspection Worksheet and TM 9-2350-256. Standard: IAW appropriate reference without causing damage to the equipment or injury to personnel.
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Safety Requirements:
Read all warning and caution statements. Wear hard hats at all times on the shop floor. Remove all watches, rings, ID Tags and jewelry. No horse playing on the shop floor. Do not disconnect / connect electrical connections with the Master Switch on. Ensure Chock Blocks are used, (front and rear), during practical exercise. Wear Safety Goggles when working in battery compartment. Material Safety Data Sheets, (MSDS), are located at the front entrance to the building. Wear Hearing Protection while vehicle is in operation. Never take vehicle out of park. Never place objects in the turbo-superchargers or fan assemblies. B02 4

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THE THREE PURPOSES OF THE M88-SERIES
Tow disabled track vehicles. Winching disabled vehicles. (Hoisting) Assist in repair of vehicles.

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Characteristics & Components of the M88A1Recovery Vehicle.

Reference: TM 9-2350-256-10 pg 1-5 Student Handout

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CREW MEMBERS OF THE M88-SERIES:
DRIVER MECHANIC COMMANDER

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M88-series APU Purposes 1. Auxiliary Generating System to charge vehicles batteries when they are to low to start main engine. 2. Auxiliary Hydraulic System to allow emergency retrieval of hydraulic system when main engine fails. 3. Operate Refuel and de-fuel pump. 4. Operate Hydraulic Impact Wrench

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PMCS PROCEDURES TYPES OF PMCS
1) 2) OPERATOR LEVEL MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE LEVEL

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DA Form 2404
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DA Form 5988-E
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PMCS ON M88 SERIES RECOVERY VEHICLE SUMMARY QUESTIONS
Q: What are the three main purposes of the M88-series Recovery Vehicle? A: Towing, Winching and Hoisting. Q: How many crewmembers do the M88-series Recovery Vehicle carry? A: Three (Driver, Mechanic and Commander). Q: How many sections is the M88-series Recovery Vehicle divide into? A: Three (Crew, Engine and Hydraulic compartments). Q: How long is the Main Winch Cable on the M88A1 Recovery Vehicle? A: 200 ft. long. Q: How many batteries does the M88-series Recovery Vehicle have? A: Six 12-volt batteries Q: How many gallons can the fuel tank hold on the M88A1 Recovery Vehicle? A: 400 gallons. Q: Which checks from the PMCS table must be performed before doing a Monthly PMCS? A: Before, During, After and Weekly. B02 14