TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 131 of 535

TM 5-5420-202-10

0017

Crossing Ditch, Shell Hole, or Trench

CAUTION

Avoid crossing ditches, shell holes, or trenches that would cause rear fenders to strike or

dig into ground. Damage to rear fenders may occur when climbing out of ditches, shell

holes, or trenches. Maximum width of ditch that vehicle can cross is 7 ft (2.13 m) (Figure 2).

Failure to comply may result in equipment damage.

Figure 2.

Crossing Ditches, Shell Holes, and Trenches.

NOTE

Refer to WP 0013 for transmission shifting instructions.

1. Lift foot from accelerator pedal (Figure 3, Item 2) when approaching obstruction.

2. Press brake pedal (Figure 3, Item 1) if necessary.

3. Move transmission shift lever (Figure 3, Item 3) to L (Low).

4. Press accelerator pedal (Figure 3, Item 2) as necessary, especially when climbing out of ditch.

Figure 3. Operator’s Compartment.

END OF TASK

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DRIVING VEHICLE - CONTINUED