TM-5-5420-202-10
LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2009
TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 243 of 535
TM 5-5420-202-10
0040
SYMPTOM
MALFUNCTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
STEP 2. Remove battery cover assemblies (WP0063).
Visually check to see if battery terminals and cables
are corroded or damaged. If cables are corroded or
damaged, notify f eld maintenance.
STEP 3. Visually check for broken or loose battery
connections and posts. If connections are loose,
notify f eld maintenance.
STEP 4. Check to see if electrolyte level is above top
of plates. Refer to WP 0063. If electrolyte level is low,
notify f eld maintenance.
STEP 5. Slave start vehicle. Refer to WP 0032.
STEP 6. Allow engine to run 30 minutes to charge
batteries.
STEP 7. If engine does not start or batteries do not
charge, notify f eld maintenance.
Engine cranks but does not
start.
ENGINE CRANKS
BUT DOES NOT
START.
STEP 1. Pump purge handle until you feel back
pressure. Refer to WP 0015. Air will be purged from
fuel lines.
STEP 2. Start engine. Refer to WP 0015. If engine
does not start, go to step 3.
CAUTION
DO NOT hold manifold heater switch
longer than 15 seconds. Holding
manifold heater switch longer than
15 seconds can damage manifold
heaters. Failure to comply may result
in equipment damage.
NOTE
If temperature is less than 40°F (4°C),
go to step 3. If temperature is above
40°F (4°C), go to step 4.
STEP 3. While depressing starter switch, press and
hold manifold heater switch and pump purge handle
for 15 seconds. If engine does not start, go to step 4.
STEP 4. Operate fuel shutoff handle three times.
Push in fuel shutoff handle and start engine. Refer
to WP 0015. If engine does not start, notify f eld
maintenance.
0040-3
Table 1.
Engine - Continued.
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