TM-5-5420-202-10
LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2009
TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 35 of 535
TM 5-5420-202-10
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
You must familiarize yourself with the entire contents of a maintenance task before starting the step-by-step
maintenance procedures.
This manual provides general information, operator instructions, and maintenance procedures for the M48A5
and M60A1 Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB). It is presented in seven chapters.
A Warning Summary appears at the beginning of this manual. These warnings are repeated at appropriate points
throughout the manual. Become familiar with these warnings before using or performing maintenance on the AVLB.
Each chapter is divided into work packages, which are identif ed by a four-digit number (e.g., 0001, 0002)
printed in the upper right corner of each page.
A front cover table of contents is provided for quick reference to chapters and work packages that will be used.
WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE headings, subject headings, and other essential information
are printed in bold type making them easier to see.
Chapter 1 of this manual describes General Information, Equipment Description, and Theory of Operation of
the AVLB.
Chapter 2 of this manual covers Operator Instructions including Operator’s Controls and Indicators, Operation
Under Usual Conditions, and Operation Under Unusual Conditions procedures.
Chapter 3 of this manual covers Troubleshooting Procedures including symptom, malfunction, and corrective action.
Chapter 4 of this manual provides Preventive Maintenance Instructions, including Preventive Maintenance
Checks and Services (PMCS), and maintenance procedures.
Chapter 5 of this manual covers Maintenance Instructions.
Chapter 6 of this manual provides Ammunition Maintenance Instructions.
Chapter 7 of this manual covers Supporting Information, including References, Components of End Item (COEI)
and Basic Issue Item (BII) lists, Additional Authorization List (AAL), and Expandable/Durable Items List.
The rear matter of this manual contains the Index, Recommended Changes to Equipment Technical
Publications DA Form 2028, an Authentication Page, and a Metric Conversion Chart.
All references to other portions of this manual are by work package number. All references to data in other
technical manuals (TM) are by TM number only. Take a few minutes to look through this manual. We’ve
designed this manual to make it easier for you to f
in
d and perform the procedures required.
Follow these guidelines when using this manual.
The operator must read through this manual and become familiar with the contents before attempting to
operate the AVLB.
Read all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES prior to performing any procedure.
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