TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 242 of 535

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TM 5-5420-202-10

Table 1. Engine.

SYMPTOM

MALFUNCTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Engine does not crank.

ENGINE DOES

NOT CRANK

WHEN STARTER

SWITCH IS

DEPRESSED.

WARNING

Electrical shock may occur when

slave starting vehicles if any battery

is missing or damaged or cables are

defective. DO NOT attempt to slave

start vehicle if any battery is missing

or damaged. DO NOT use defective

cables for slave starting. Failure to

comply may result in personnel injury

or death, or equipment damage.

WARNING

• Battery acid (electrolyte) and

corrosion can cause serious burns.

Safety goggles and acid resistant

rubber gloves must be worn when

working around batteries. If electrolyte

or corrosion makes contact with skin,

eyes, or clothing, immediately f ush

contacted area with water and obtain

medical attention. Failure to comply

may result in personnel injury or death.

• Batteries may give off explosive

gasses. DO NOT smoke, use open

f ame, make sparks, or create other

ignition sources around the battery.

Failure to comply may result in

personnel injury or death.

• Personnel may be burned if jewelry

or a tool contacts a battery terminal.

Remove all jewelry such as rings, ID

tags, watches, etc. Failure to comply

may result in personnel injury or death.

STEP 1. Move shifting control lever from P (Park) to

R (Reverse) and back to P (Park). Attempt to start

vehicle. If vehicle does not start, go to step 2.

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