TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 110 of 535

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TM 5-5420-202-10

SHIFTING TRANSMISSION

WARNING

Vehicle may move suddenly if brakes are not applied when shifting out of N (Neutral). Apply

brakes when shifting out of N to another range. Failure to comply may result in personnel

injury or death.

CAUTION

• Driving down a slope with the shift lever in N (Neutral) will damage transmission. DO

NOT shift from N (Neutral) to L (Low), H (High), or R (Reverse) unless engine is at idle

speed (700 to 750 RPM).

• Shifting from N (Neutral) to L (Low), H (High), or R (Reverse) when the engine is not at idle

speed will cause transmission to grind. DO NOT shift from N to L, H, or R unless the engine

is at idle speed (700 to 750 RPM). Failure to comply may result in equipment damage.

• If engine stalls when driving up an incline, do not allow vehicle to roll backward while

transmission shift lever is in a drive range. Damage to engine and transmission will occur. If

engine starts to run backward, stop vehicle and shut off engine. Attempt to restart engine.

If braking does not stop vehicle, move transmission shift lever to the N position and bring

vehicle to a stop with brakes. Then shut off engine.

N (Neutral)

Use N (Neutral) range (Figure 1) when forward or rearward movement is not wanted when making pivot turn.

Figure 1.

Neutral.

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