TM 9-2350-287-20-11-16. EQUIPMENT OPERATION (continued).CONVEYOR SYSTEMThe conveyor assembly is hydraulically powered and can be operated in either forward or reverse. Two stationarydead-end sections, one at each end, are used as staging areas for ammunition transfer. The powered parts of theconveyor assembly are the drive-end section, center section, and takeup-end section. A three-position switch, locatedon the hydraulic control panel, actuates the conveyor directional control valve that operates the conveyor hydraulicmotor. A drive sprocket coupled to the motor shaft moves the conveyor chain.An override safety switch at the rear dead-end section provides an outside shutoff capability. A deadman switch isinstalled in the rear dead-end section to shut off the conveyor when a projectile is present, to prevent a pile-up ofprojectiles and charges when the conveyor assembly is in operation.The conveyor chain runs taut across the top of the conveyor assembly, loose across the bottom. A chain adjustmentdevice allows chain tension to be adjusted by moving the idler sprocket forward or backward.Telescoping support arms adjust to lock the conveyor in several operating positions. Two double-legged cableassemblies support the conveyor assembly during deployment. They are stowed when the conveyor assembly is inoperation.A hand crank for manual operation is provided in case of a hydraulic system malfunction.The conveyor assembly can be folded and stowed inside the vehicle when not in use.1-26
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