TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 130 of 535

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TM 5-5420-202-10

DRIVING VEHICLE

Flat Ground

WARNING

• The cupola cover is heavy. Personnel may be injured if the cover is allowed to move freely

during vehicle movement. Ensure that the cover is locked in the open or closed position

during vehicle movement. Do not release the safety latch when the vehicle is moving.

Failure to comply may result in personnel injury or death.

• If the cupola cover is closed, personnel may hit their head on the cover while raising

the seat. Raise the seat slowly when the cupola cover is closed. Failure to comply may

result in personnel injury or death.

WARNING

Commander may be thrown from seat when navigating an obstruction. When approaching

an obstruction, warn commander to brace for possible impact and adjust vehicle speed

and direction so that vehicle can meet the obstruction as squarely as possible. Failure to

comply may result in personnel injury or death.

When operating a vehicle on f at ground (Figure 1), your speed depends on:

a. Surface conditions

b. Weather

c. Visibility

d. Traff c

e. Speed limits (if posted)

f. Tactical situation

Figure 1.

Flat Ground.

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