TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 200 of 535

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TM 5-5420-202-10

NOTE

If tactical situation will not allow time to charge batteries, go to step 16.

15.Charge dead vehicle’s batteries:

a. Live vehicle: Set MASTER BATTERY switch (Figure 8, Item 1) to ON to charge batteries in dead vehicle.

b. Live vehicle: Set engine to run at 1,000 to 1,200 RPM.

c. Live vehicle: Let engine run for up to 30 minutes if possible.

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CAUTION

When attempting to start dead vehicle, DO NOT hold STARTER switch (Figure 8, Item 2)

longer than 15 seconds. Starter may overheat and damage to starter may occur. Wait 3 to

5 minutes before making second attempt to start.

16.Start dead vehicle:

a. Both vehicles: Set MASTER BATTERY switch (Figure 8, Item 1) to ON.

b. Live vehicle: Set engine to run at 1,000 to 1,200 RPM.

c. Dead vehicle: Try to start engine once. If engine starts, go to step 17.

Figure 8.

Starter Switch.

d. If engine does not start within 15 seconds, release STARTER switch and read BATT GEN INDICATOR

(Figure 9, Item 2).

e. Indicator needle in yellow or green area (Figure 9, Item 1): Wait 3 to 5 minutes and go back to step 16b.

f.

Indicator needle in left red area (Figure 9, Item 4): Go to step 15. If there is insuff cient time to charge

batteries, go to step 16b.

g. If batteries will not charge or vehicle will not start after two attempts, refer to Troubleshooting Index

(WP 0039).

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