TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 107 of 535

0012

TM 5-5420-202-10

OPERATE PARKING BRAKE

Applying Parking Brake

CAUTION

• DO NOT set parking brake if temperature is at or below freezing (32°F (0°C)). Brakes can

be damaged.

• DO NOT attempt to set parking brake before vehicle is stopped. Failure to comply may

result in damage to transmission.

1. Press brake pedal (Figure 1, Item 1) once until pressure gauge (Figure 1, Item 4) indicates 750 to 900 psi (5171 kPa

to 6205 kPa). If pressure is over 900 psi (6205 kPa), brake may be difficult to release.

2. Move transmission shift lever (Figure 1, Item 2) to P (Park). Set transmission shift lever lock (Figure 1, Item 3).

3. Release brake pedal (Figure 1, Item 1). Parking brake is set.

Figure 1.

Parking Brake.

END OF TASK

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