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The T17E1, greater often called the Staghound, was once an American armored vehicle layout produced through the moment global warfare. It by no means observed provider with entrance line U.S. forces yet used to be provided, through the uk, to British and Commonwealth forces in the course of the battle. a couple of international locations used the Staghound after the conflict, with many of the cars carrying on with to serve into the Nineteen Eighties. construction all started in October 1942, and nearly 4,000 Staghounds have been inbuilt overall. The Staghound used to be an leading edge layout that integrated a few leading edge good points. It had rear-facing six-cylinder engines with automated transmissions feeding via a move case to force either axles. both two-wheel or four-wheel force can be chosen. additionally, both engine may be close down whereas in movement and brought out of the force teach. also, an influence steerage pump used to be included that may be switched on or off manually from the driver's device panel counting on steerage stipulations. steerage and suspension elements have been without delay hooked up to the hull because the constitution used to be inflexible adequate to dispense with the necessity for a separate chassis. The Staghound first observed operational provider in Italy, the place many devices chanced on its huge actual measurement too restrictive within the slender roads and streets of Europe. It observed the main carrier at squadron and regimental headquarter point. Created in 1942, this technical guide finds very much in regards to the Staghound’s layout and services. meant as a guide for these charged with operation and upkeep, it info many features of its engine, cooling, turret and different platforms. initially classified constrained, this guide was once declassified some time past and is right here reprinted in ebook shape. Care has been taken to maintain the integrity of the textual content.
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A. Before starting, check the crankcase oil level of both engines with the oil gage rod (fig. 26). If oil level is down to the low mark, add oil. b. Check solution in both cooling systems. Add water or antifreeze as required. NOTE: Make sure that the radiator caps seat airtight. c. Check fluid level in oil reservoir for turret traversing mechanism. d. Check turret traverse in both directions (360 degrees) by hydraulic and manual operation. e. Check oil level in oil reservoir for M-24 Gun Mount Gyrostabilizer.
38 TM 9-741 21 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 21. PERIODIC INSPECTION (6,000 MILES). a. Make all inspections referred to in the 1,000 mile inspection. b. Check wheel bearing adjustment. c. Inspect and adjust brakes (par. 131). d. Inspect and fill shock absorbers (par. 142). e. Tune engines completely (par. 62). f. Drain and flush cooling systems. g. Remove oil cooler and connections. Clean and flush thoroughly. h. Check electrical system and wiring and make necessary adjustments. i. Adjust and service hydra-matic transmission according to instructions in section XIX.
4) TRANSFER CASE. The transfer case is provided with a stand pipe having a small drain plug which is a part of the unit drain plug. Lubricant level should be maintained to the top of the stand pipe and can be checked by removing the small plug and adding oil at filler hole on top of case until oil runs out the small drain plug hole. Use LUBRICANT, gear, universal, SAE 90, Federal Specification VV-L-761. (5) HYDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSIONS. (a) Check level every 500 miles. Each transmission must be checked individually (fig.
