TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

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OPERATE M239 SMOKE GRENADE LAUNCHER

Loading

WARNING

• Smoke grenades contain red phosphorous (RP) and are explosive. If grenades are

dropped, heated, thrown, tumbled, or dragged, an explosion may result. Follow standard

weapon-loading procedures when handling and loading smoke grenades. Have a manned

f re extinguisher handy. Do not allow f ames or sparks within area while stowing ammunition.

Disassembly of ammunition is not authorized. Failure to comply may result in personnel

injury or death, or equipment damage.

• An explosion or discharge may occur when loading discharger. Ensure grenade power

switch is OFF (lamp not lit) before loading discharger. DO NOT place any part of body in

front of dischargers when loading grenades or when dischargers are loaded. Failure to

comply may result in personnel injury, death, or equipment destruction.

1. Ensure grenade power switch (Figure 1, Item 2) is in OFF position. Light (Figure 1, Item 1) is off.

Figure 1.

Grenade Power Switch.

2. Set MASTER BATTERY switch to off. Refer to WP 0004.

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