TM-5-5420-202-10
LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2009
TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 173 of 535
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TM 5-5420-202-10
Unloading
1. Ensure grenade power switch (Figure 7, Item 2) is in OFF position.
2. Set MASTER BATTERY switch (Figure 7, Item 1) to OFF.
Figure 7.
Master Battery Switch.
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 fire extinguisher handy.
Do not allow flames 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.
3. Unlatch and open right and left stowage boxes (Figure 8, Item 2).
4. Remove all grenades (Figure 8, Item 1) from both grenade dischargers (Figure 8, Item 3) and both stowage
boxes (Figure 8, Item 2).
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OPERATE M239 SMOKE GRENADE LAUNCHER - CONTINUED
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