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M88A2 Recovery Vehicle

The electromagnetic clutches on M88A2 recovery vehicles have been failing due to low oil levels. Crews have been running the clutches with little to no oil. It is critical to check the oil level in the clutch daily, as low levels can cause the clutch to burn out, costing over $28,000 to replace. The document provides instructions on checking oil levels in the electromagnetic clutch, hydraulic reservoir, and hoist winch to prevent damage and ensure proper operation of the vehicle.

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M88A2 Recovery Vehicle

The electromagnetic clutches on M88A2 recovery vehicles have been failing due to low oil levels. Crews have been running the clutches with little to no oil. It is critical to check the oil level in the clutch daily, as low levels can cause the clutch to burn out, costing over $28,000 to replace. The document provides instructions on checking oil levels in the electromagnetic clutch, hydraulic reservoir, and hoist winch to prevent damage and ensure proper operation of the vehicle.

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M88A2 Recovery Vehicle…

a lot of how
electromagnetic come?
clutches, nsn 2520-
01-480-7818, on the
the electro- yours, and m88a2 have been
magnetic clutch on too!? mine! failing lately.
my m88a2 burned up!

turns out
crewmen have
been running
‘em with little
or no oil.

it’s critical that the


what The electro- clutch’s oil level be 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
when that Oil level
happens, the happened? magnetic checked every day 2. Start the engine and operate Max
clutch burned as part of after- between
clutch burns
operation pmcs. the electromagnetic clutch for five
up and you’ve out! We won’t minimum
got no be lifting any- minutes. and
power to the thing today! you’ll find the check 3. Shut off the engine.
hydraulic in wp 0105 00-35 of maximum
pump. tm 9-2350-292-10 4. Open the sub-floor access door on gage
(nov 05 w/ch 1, jun and wipe clean the area around the
07) and in table 6 Min
of the lubrication
bayonet gage to keep dirt out of the
instructions in wp electromagnetic clutch.
0105 00-77 . 5. Pull and wipe the bayonet gage.
6. Reinsert the gage, remove it again
and make sure the oil level reaches
the full mark (between MIN and
MAX) on the gage.

If the level is low, add OE HDO-10 oil through the bayonet gage hole.
there’s another a new Keep adding oil until the level reaches the full mark on the gage.
reason you clutch
don’t want your costs
clutch to fail. more than PTO Drive Shaft
$28,000! The PTO drive shaft must be lubricated monthly following the instructions in WP 0187
00-81 of TM 9-2350-292-20-1 (EM 0266, Jun 07).
Lubricate the three or four grease fittings on the U-joints, slip joint and PTO driveshaft
quick-disconnect (if your vehicle has one).
The TM does not state or show the driveshaft’s U-joint located at the PTO’s electro-
magnetic clutch side, so this is often missed. Lack of lubrication in any of these
locations will lead to premature bearing failure and broken parts.

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Hydraulic Reservoir
The hydraulic reservoir oil level is also an after-operation check that’s being neglected.
You’ll have a tough time raising and lowering the boom if the reservoir level gets
too low.
So take a minute to open the sub-floor panel and check the reservoir’s bayonet gage.
The oil level should be above the DANGER mark. If it’s not, you’ll need to add FRH
following the instructions starting on WP 0105 00-94.

Open sub-floor panel… …and make


sure level
is above
…pull bayonet gage… DANGER

Hoist Winch
The hoist winch is a before-operation check that’s just not being done. If the oil level
gets too low, the winch can burn out.
With the vehicle on level ground, make sure the oil level is between the middle and the
top of the sight glass. If the oil level is below the middle of the sight glass, add gear oil to
the vent/fill plug until the level is correct.
The gear oil you use is determined by temperature, so check out WP 0105 00-73 for the
right one. And make sure you clean the vent/fill plug with dry cleaning solvent before
reinstalling.
Remember, be smart and always be on the lookout for oil and hydraulic leaks. Then
make sure you report or repair the problem according to the TM. Take care of those
oil levels and your recovery vehicle will have the muscle to pull you out of problems.

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