TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 123 of 535

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TM 5-5420-202-10

NOTE

• If engine is to be idled for an extended period, set for 1,000 to 1,200 RPM to prevent

smoking.

• If vehicle is equipped with 650 amp generator, indicators may f uctuate after initial engine

startup.

26.Check indicators are as follows:

ENGINE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE OIL INDICATORS (Figure 7): green area.

BATTERY-GENERATOR INDICATOR (Figure 7): green area.

TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE OIL INDICATORS (Figure 8): green area.

POWERPLANT WARNING LAMP (Figure 7): off.

DUST DETECTOR WARNING LAMP (Figure 7) (if equipped): off.

27.If POWERPLANT WARNING LAMP (Figure 7) lights during vehicle operation, repeat step 26 to determine

whether engine, transmission, or air intake system is at fault. Stop engine. Refer to WP 0040.

Figure 7.

Engine Indicators.

28.If BATTERY-GENERATOR INDICATOR needle is in yellow or left red area, alternator is not charging (Figure 8).

Stop engine and troubleshoot. Refer to WP 0040.

29.If BATTERY-GENERATOR INDICATOR is in right red area, alternator is overcharging (Figure 8). Notify

f eld maintenance.

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STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE - CONTINUED