TM 5-2420-231-23-1
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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS CONTINUED
Table 1. Major Components (Left).
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DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
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FEL bucket. A 4-in-1 bucket with four configurations: dozer, scraper, loader (standard
bucket), and clamshell.
2
FEL bucket cylinders. Provide movement for bucket.
3
Hood. Protects the engine and related components from dust, rain, and other contami-
nants. The hood can be raised for access to engine components. The engine is the Case
445T/M2 turbocharged diesel engine. Engine speed is controlled by a foot throttle and by a
hand throttle for backhoe use. Fuel is delivered by direct injection. Precise injection timing
optimizes the engine's performance for starting, emissions, noise, and fuel consumption.
4
Exhaust pipe. Directs exhaust away from the cab.
5
Backhoe boom. Allows up and down and side-to-side movement for the backhoe.
6
Backhoe dipper. Allows the backhoe to move up and down.
7
Backhoe bucket. Allows digging and scooping of material.
8
Stabilizer. One on each side of the BHL; provide stability to the BHL when the backhoe is
operating.
9
Two hazard/turn lights.
10
Two marker lights.
11
One blackout light.
12
Two 55-Watt halogen driving lights.
13
Fuel tank. Located on left side of BHL; holds 31.4 gal. (119 L) of fuel.
14
Two 55-Watt halogen work lights.
15
FEL lift arm cylinders. Raise and lower lift arms.
16
FEL lift arm safety support strut. Holds lift arms up in safe servicing/inspection position to
prevent accidental lowering of lift arms.
17
FEL lift arms. Provide support and control for bucket.