TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 115 of 535

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TM 5-5420-202-10

STEERING VEHICLE

CAUTION

• Releasing the steering control and allowing it to return to center may damage the steering

control and linkage. DO NOT release the steering control, guide the steering control back to

center by hand. Failure to comply may result in equipment damage.

• Abrupt steering can cause a track to be thrown or transmission damage. Apply steering

gradually, never steer abruptly. Failure to comply may result in equipment damage.

• Steering side-to-side to slow the vehicle will cause track damage. DO NOT steer from

side-to-side to slow the vehicle. Slowly apply brakes to slow vehicle. Failure to comply

may result in damage to the track.

NOTE

Turning radius is dependent on how far the steering control is turned, transmission range

selected, and engine speed.

1. To turn left while vehicle is moving forward with transmission shift lever in L (Low) or H (High) (Figure 1), turn

steering control to right.

Figure 1.

Forward Left Turn.

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