TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 290 of 535

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TM 5-5420-202-10

ITEM

NO.

INTERVAL

ITEM TO BE

CHECKED OR

SERVICED

PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT

NOT READY/

AVAILABLE IF:

23

During

Transmission

Shift Control

a. When driving, check for proper response

when shifting transmission shift control

through entire shift pattern.

b. Check for binding of transmission shift

control or failure of transmission to shift.

Binding of

transmission shift

control or failure to

shift.

24

During

Hydraulic Brake

System

Figure 24.

Operator’s Controls.

a. Ensure that vehicle stops smoothly and

does not pull to one side when brake pedal

is pressed.

Vehicle does not

stop or pulls to one

side.

25

During

Air Induction

System

a. Check that exhaust smoke is not excessively

black.

b. Check for noticeable loss of engine power.

Excessive

black smoke or

noticeable loss of

power.

26

During

Hydraulic

Pump Clutch –

Non-Hydraulic

Electrical

Upgrade

(Non-HEU) and

Universal Joints

Figure 25.

Hydraulic Pump Ball Valve (HEU).

a. Check that hydraulic pump clutch engages.

If lever is jammed, remove obstruction.

Hydraulic pump

clutch fails to

engage.

Hydraulic pump

fails to produce

pressure.

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Table 1.

PMCS - Continued.