TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009
TM-5-5420-202-10

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TM 5-5420-202-10
SERVICE
WARNING
•Fue
lisvery f ammable and can explode easily. DO NOT work on fuel system when
engine is hot. Fuel can be ignited by a hot engine. Keep fuel away from open f ame
or spark (ignition source). Keep a B-C f re extinguisher within easy reach when working
with fuel or on a fuel system. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury or death, or
equipment damage.
• Clean fuel tank to purge any f ammable liquid or vapors before welding, grinding, or using
any heat-producing device near the fuel tank. Post "NO SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET"
signs when working with open fuel, fuel lines, or fuel tanks. Failure to comply may result in
personnel injury or death, or equipment damage.
• When refueling, stop vehicle, shut down engine, and apply parking brake. Ensure no open
f ame is near area. DO NOT smoke. Never add fuel with engine running. DO NOT have
driver seated when adding fuel. After fuel is added, securely close reservoir cap. A loose
cap can cause a fuel leak and is a f re hazard. Before starting vehicle, check that no fuel
is spilled on or around vehicle. Fuel and oil are slippery and can cause falls. To avoid
injury, wipe up spilled fuel or oil with rags. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury
or death, or equipment damage.
1. Use 15/16-inch socket and 3/4-inch ratchet to loosen lock screw (Figure 1, Item 1), and open left top deck grille
doors (Figure 1, Item 2) to access left fuel tank, emergency fuel filler cover (Figure 1, Item 6).
2. Use pliers to remove lockwire (Figure 1, Item 5) from eight screws (Figure 1, Item 3).
3. Use 7/16-inch socket and 1/2-inch ratchet to remove eight screws (Figure 1, Item 3) and washers
(Figure 1, Item 4) from fuel f ller cover (Figure 1, Item 6).
4. Remove fuel f ller cover (Figure 1, Item 6) and gasket (Figure 1, Item 7) from fuel f ller neck (Figure 1, Item 8).
NOTE
During sandy, dusty, or other adverse conditions, cover fuel f ller opening with a rag to
prevent foreign matter from entering fuel f ller neck opening.
5. Insert fuel hose into fuel f ller opening (Figure 1, Item 8) and refuel. Remove any spilled fuel immediately.
To avoid injury, wipe up spilled fuel or oil with rags.
6. Remove fuel hose from fuel f ller neck opening (Figure 1, Item 8).
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