TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 209 of 535

TM 5-5420-202-10

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Figure 4.

Installing Transmission Shroud.

14.Connect tow bar (Figure 5, Item 2) to towing eyes (Figure 5, Item 8) of disabled vehicle (Figure 5, Item 1).

15.Remove cotter pin (Figure 5, Item 7) from pintle (Figure 5, Item 6) of towing vehicle (Figure 5, Item 3).

16.Raise latch (Figure 5, Item 4) and lift lock (Figure 5, Item 5).

17.Align pintle (Figure 5, Item 6) with tow bar (Figure 5, Item 2), lower tow bar into pintle, and lower lock (Figure 5,

Item 5).

CAUTION

DO NOT exceed 3 mph when towing vehicle with universal joints connected or with tracks

removed. Failure to comply may damage universal joints and roadwheels when towing

vehicle. DO NOT exceed 8 mph under any conditions.

18.Tow vehicle (Figure 5, Item 1) in a straight line and, when necessary, make wide turns.

19.Upon completion of towing operation, chock roadwheels of disabled vehicle and disconnect tow bar

(Figure 5, Item 2).

20.Notify f eld maintenance regarding disabled vehicle.

Figure 5.

Connecting Towing Vehicle.

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE - CONTINUED