TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 140 of 535

TM 5-5420-202-10

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CAUTION

DO NOT pull up hydraulic clutch pump lever (Figure 2, Item 5) with engine running over

1,000 RPM. For vehicles with hydraulic electrical upgrade (HEU), DO NOT move hydraulic

pump ball valve (Figure 2, Item 4) to LAUNCH with engine running over 1,000 RPM. Power

take-off (PTO) components may be damaged.

NOTE

A snap can be felt when clutch is properly engaged.

4. On non-hydraulic electrical upgrade (non-HEU) vehicles, pull up hydraulic clutch pump lever (Figure 2, Item 5).

For vehicles with HEU, move hydraulic pump ball valve (Figure 2, Item 4) to LAUNCH.

5. Press accelerator pedal (Figure 2, Item 2) until engine is running at 1,800 RPM.

6. Pull up accelerator locking lever (Figure 2, Item 6).

Figure 2.

Operator’s Controls.

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LAUNCHING BRIDGE - CONTINUED