TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

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4. Dead vehicle:

a. Ensure connections on battery cables, leads, and terminals are clean and tight.

b. In cold climates ensure batteries (Figure 4, Item 1) are not frozen. Remove caps (Figure 4, Item 2). If ice or

frost is visible inside cell opening (Figure 4, Item 3), batteries are frozen.

c. Check for correct electrolyte level in all six batteries (Figure 4, Item 1).

d. Notify f eld maintenance of any defects.

Figure 4.

Vehicle Batteries.

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5. Station one person in driver’s station of each vehicle. Field mechanic will give directions from the ground.

6. Live vehicle: Start engine. Refer to WP 0015.

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