TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

  TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 112 of 535

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TM 5-5420-202-10
P(Pa
rk
)
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
Transmission damage may occur if vehicle is moving when shifting to park. Bring the vehicle
to a complete stop before shifting to park. Failure to comply may result in transmission
damage.
Move shift lever to P (Park) (Figure 3) to start engine or to lock parking brakes.
Figure 3.
Park.
END OF TASK
L (Low)
CAUTION
When going down steep hills in L (Low) range (vehicle moving forward), keep engine
speed below 2,400 RPM by applying brakes as required. Failure to comply may result in
equipment damage.
Use L (Low) range (Figure 4) when operating on soft, rough, steeply inclined terrain or when moving forward
from a stop.
0013-4
SHIFTING TRANSMISSION - CONTINUED


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