TM-5-5420-202-10
LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2009
TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 125 of 535
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TM 5-5420-202-10
Stopping Engine
1. After stopping vehicle, run engine at 1,000 to 1,200 RPM for several minutes to cool.
2. After running engine at 1,000 to 1,200 RPM to cool, let it idle (700 to 750 RPM).
3. Turn off all electrical equipment.
4. Raise and hold ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF switch (Figure 11, Item 2) until engine stops.
5. If engine does not stop within 15 seconds, shut off fuel with MANUAL FUEL shutoff handle (Figure 11,
Item 1) and increase engine RPM to 1,400. Notify f eld maintenance if it was necessary to shut off engine with
MANUAL FUEL shutoff handle.
6. Turn MASTER BATTERY switch to OFF position (Figure 11, Item 3).
7. If vehicle is to remain parked for a week or more, place MANUAL FUEL shutoff handle (Figure 11, Item 1)
in OFF position.
Figure 11.
Engine Fuel Shutoff.
8. Open crew compartment drain valve (Figure 12, Item 1) and engine compartment drain valve (Figure 12, Item
2). Refer to WP 0009.
Figure 12.
Drain Valves.
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STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE - CONTINUED
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