TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 127 of 535

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TM 5-5420-202-10

PLACING VEHICLE IN MOTION

1. Turn on service drive lights (Figure 1, Item 1). Refer to WP 0008.

2. Press and release accelerator pedal (Figure 1, Item 3) to release accelerator lock (Figure 1, Item 5). Let

engine idle (700 to 750 RPM).

CAUTION

To prevent sudden movement of vehicle and damage to transmission, keep brakes applied

when moving shift lever from P (Park) to another range. Stop vehicle before you move shift

lever to P (Park). Failure to comply may result in equipment damage.

3. Press brake pedal (Figure 1, Item 2) and move transmission shift lever (Figure 1, Item 4) from P (Park) to N

(Neutral) to release parking brake. Refer to WP 0012. If parking brake does not release, refer to WP 0041.

Figure 1.

Release Parking Brake.

4. While maintaining pressure on brake pedal (Figure 2, Item 2), move transmission shift lever (Figure 2, Item 4) to

desired range L (Low) or R (Reverse).

5. Release brake pedal (Figure 2, Item 2).

6. Slowly press accelerator pedal (Figure 2, Item 3).

7. Steer vehicle with steering control (Figure 2, Item 1).

Figure 2.

Steering Vehicle.

END OF TASK

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