Figure 4-52. Accumulator, Gage and Valve.

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Figure 4-49. Hydraulic starting system pump.

TM-55-1905-217-12 Landing Craft Mechanized; Steel; DED; Overait Length 74 Feet Mod 1 Marl VIII Navy Design LCM-8 Hull Numbers 8500 and 8580 thru 8618 Manual

Test Procedure for Accumulators

TM 55-1905-217-12

Figure 4-51. Filter, hydraulic starting system.

Figure 4-50. Hydraulic starting system reservoirs.

(5) The piston should be against the oil end

cap before further charging the accumulator. Determine

the position of the piston by inserting a six inch long (1/4

in. dia.) wooden dowel through the oil port opening. If

the piston is against the oil end cap, the dowel will touch

the piston.

Figure 4-52. Accumulator, Gage and Valve.

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