TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 121 of 535

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TM 5-5420-202-10

CAUTION

DO NOT start vehicle if radio is being used. Radio damage could result. DO NOT press

and hold STARTER switch for more than 30 seconds at a time. Damage to starter could

result. Allow at least 2 minutes of cool-off between attempts to start engine.

15.Normal starting. Press accelerator pedal (Figure 4, Item 1) about 2/3 to 3/4 of its travel and press and hold

STARTER switch (Figure 4, Item 2).

16.When engine starts, release STARTER switch (Figure 4, Item 2) and proceed to step 21.

17.If engine does not start after a maximum of 30 seconds cranking, release STARTER switch and wait at least 2

minutes before attempting another start. If engine does not start after second attempt, refer to WP 0040.

18.Cold weather starting. Press accelerator pedal (Figure 4, Item 1) about 2/3 or 3/4 of its travel and press and

hold STARTER switch (Figure 4, Item 2).

Figure 4.

Normal and Cold Weather Starting.

CAUTION

DO NOT hold manifold heater switch (Figure 5, Item 1) longer than 15 seconds. Damage

to manifold heaters may result.

19.While engine is cranking, press manifold heater switch (Figure 5, Item 1) and pump purge pump handle

(Figure 5, Item 2).

Figure 5.

Manifold Heater Switch.

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STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE - CONTINUED

Starting Engine - Continued