Section Il. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
TM 5-3805-262-34
AND DATA
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Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities,
and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Location and Description of Major
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Equipment Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1-7. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES
a. Purpose of MW24C Loader.
Loading trucks and railcars from stockpiles, stock-
piling materiel, and excavating undisturbed and compacted soil. Unit also used as a
clamshell to handle irregular shaped objects, as a dozer for general bulldozer work,
and as a scraper.
b. Capabilities and Features.
(1) Two and one-half yard capacity bucket.
(2) Operates over rough terrain.
(3) Four speed ranges in forward; two speed ranges in reverse.
(4) Declutch pedal disengages transmission during loader operation to provide
maximum hydraulic power when needed.
(5) Diesel engine driven.
(6) Power steering.
(7) Power assisted air over hydraulic brakes.
(8) Enclosed operator’s compartment.
(9) Auxiliary steering automatically cuts-in if primary steering is disabled.
(10) Bucket height control to automatically stop loader lift arms at a prese-
lected dump height.
(11) Bucket return-to-dig control to automatically return bucket to preselected
position.
(12) Four-in-one bucket used as a scraper, blade, clamshell, or standard buck-
et.
(13) Ford depths up to 30 inches.
(14) Collapsible steering wheel.
1-8. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
ENGINE. J.I.Case Model A504BD Diesel engine having a displacement of 504 cubic in-
ches. Accessories mounted on and considered a part of the engine include the alter-
nator, air compressor, starting motor, fuel injection pump, and fuel filters.
FUEL SYSTEM. Consists of fuel injectors, fuel injection pump, electric fuel pump,
air cleaner, fuel filters, and cold start kit.
EXHAUST SYSTEM. Consists of muffler and exhaust pipe. Muffler mounted on top of en-
gine.
COOLING SYSTEM. Includes radiator mounted in rear of loader, thermostat and housing,
engine driven water pump, and fan.
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