TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 136 of 535

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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

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