TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

  TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 136 of 535

0017
TM 5-5420-202-10
Going Downhill
WARNING
• Vehicle will become unstable and may overturn or roll if driven on a grade exceeding 30
percent. DO NOT attempt to drive the vehicle on a grade exceeding 30 percent. Failure to
comply may result in personnel injury or death.
• Shifting from L (Low) to R (Reverse) or from R to L while the vehicle is in motion may
cause transmission/engine damage and result in steering loss. DO NOT shift transmission
from L to R or from R to L while the vehicle is in motion. Failure to comply may result in
personnel injury or death, or equipment damage.
NOTE
• The following procedure is to be used only when vehicle is in recommended gear and
before beginning descent. This procedure is to be used only in an emergency and when
all other actions fail.
• On ordinary grades, transmission range of L (Low) will normally slow vehicle. Brakes may
not be necessary to keep engine speed under 2,400 RPM.
1. Move transmission shift lever to L (Low) before going downhill (Figure 7).
2. Keep engine speed below 2,400 RPM by applying brakes, if necessary.
3. At bottom of hill, move transmission shift lever to position desired.
Figure 7.
Going Downhill.
END OF TASK
0017-8
DRIVING VEHICLE - CONTINUED


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