TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 182 of 535

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At Halt and Parking

1. When stopping for short shutdown periods, park vehicle in sheltered location out of wind. If sheltered location is

not available, park so that front of vehicle faces into wind. This keeps rain, snow, and sleet from entering engine

compartment through rear grille door. When shut down for long period and unable to locate dry ground, park

vehicle on footing of planks or brush to prevent tracks from freezing to ground.

2. Additional actions to perform when preparing to shut down:

a. Place control levers in (N) Neutral position to prevent possible freezing in engaged position.

b. Cover all grille doors to retain heat and prevent entrance of snow, which will melt and freeze in engine

compartment.

c. Open hull drain valves to drain melted snow while engine heat is present. After draining, close drain

valves to prevent valves freezing in open position.

d. Clear mud, snow, and ice from vehicle as soon as possible after stopping.

e. If fuel tanks contain excessive water, notify f eld maintenance.

f.

To prevent linkage freezing, do not apply parking brake.

g. Fill fuel tanks as soon as possible to reduce condensation.

h. Refer to TM 9-6140-200-14 for battery care and maintenance.

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