TM-5-5420-202-10
LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2009
TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 469 of 535
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TM 5-5420-202-10
LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Degreasing solvent (MIL-PRF-680) is f ammable and may cause irritation to the eyes
or skin. Use in well-ventilated areas and keep away from heat and open f ame. Wear
protective goggles and clothing. If solvent comes in contact with eyes, f ush immediately
with water. If solvent comes in contact with skin, wash with soap and water. Failure to
comply may result in personnel injury, illness, or death.
NOTE
• Use clean rag and degreasing solvent to clean grease or oil from all metal surfaces except
those exposed to powder fouling. For powder-fouled surfaces, use CLP (MIL-L-63460).
Failure to comply may result in personnel injury, illness, or death.
•Hard(f xed) time intervals and the related manhour time are based on normal operation.
The manhour time specif ed is the time you need to do all the services prescribed for a
particular interval. Change the interval if your lubricants are contaminated or if you are
operating the equipment under adverse conditions, including longer-than-usual operating
hours. The interval may be extended during periods of low activity. If extended, adequate
preservation precautions must be taken. Interval symbols: B- Before Operation, D - During
Operation, A - After Operation, W - Weekly, M - Monthly.
• When checking f uid levels, vehicle must be on level surface.
•O
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l f lters shall be serviced/cleaned/changed when they are known to be contaminated
or clogged, service is recommended by Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP), or hard time
service is required.
• Dispose of used lubricants in accordance with local Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs).
• Lubricate oil can points that become accessible while performing other lubrication tasks.
Refer to LO 5-5420-202-13.
• For arctic operation, see FM 9-207.
• For desert operation, see FM 90-3.
• Clean all grease f ttings before attaching grease gun.
• When using grease gun, operate until grease appears around seals or out of relief
valve, and check escaping grease for contamination. If contamination is found, notify
f eld maintenance.
• If no other treatment is directed, paint or clean and coat unprotected metal surfaces with
cleaner/lubricant/preservative (CLP) (WP 0079, Item 42).
• Clean around f ller necks/drain plugs/openings before servicing to keep dirt from entering
system.
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