TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 168 of 535

TM 5-5420-202-10

0023

WARNING

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.

3. Remove canvas covers (Figure 2, Item 5) from right and left discharger (Figure 2, Item 4) and stow in fender

stowage box (Figure 2, Item 3).

4. Ensure all barrels of each discharger are clear and clean.

WARNING

Damaged grenades may explode. DO NOT use grenades that have external cracks, dents,

or other deformities. Disassembly of grenades is not authorized. Place damaged grenades

in storage/shipping containers and dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Failure

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

5. Remove grenades (Figure 2, Item 1) from stowage box (Figure 2, Item 2) (M60A1).

Figure 2.

Grenade Stowage Box.

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