TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 137 of 535

TM 5-5420-202-10

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Stopping Vehicle When Brakes Fail

1. If brakes fail to operate on level ground, coast to stop with transmission in L (Low). Put transmission in P (Park),

shut off engine, and request recovery.

2. If brakes fail to operate while driving vehicle uphill, drive vehicle forward to a location on level ground or to

a position perpendicular to slope of hill. Coast vehicle to a stop, shift transmission from L (Low) to P (Park),

shut off engine, and request recovery.

3. If brakes fail to operate while driving vehicle downhill, coast vehicle to a stop on level ground, if possible, or

to a position perpendicular to the slope of hill. Shift transmission from L (Low) to P (Park), shut off engine,

and request recovery.

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