TM-5-5420-202-10
LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2009
TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 77 of 535
TM 5-5420-202-10
0005
Open Cover from Inside
1. Grasp handle (Figure 2, Item 1) to hold down cover (Figure 2, Item 3).
2. Rotate locking handle (Figure 2, Item 2) counterclockwise and let cover (Figure 2, Item 3) spring up.
3. Swing cover (Figure 2, Item 3) to rear and secure cover in open position with safety latch (Figure 2, Item 4).
4. Lock cover (Figure 2, Item 3) open by pulling knob (Figure 2, Item 5).
END OF TASK
Close Cover from Inside
WARNING
• The cupola cover is heavy. Personnel may be injured if the cover is allowed to
move freely during vehicle movement. Ensure that the cover is locked in the open or
closed position during vehicle movement. Do not release the safety latch when the
vehicle is moving. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury or death.
• If the cupola cover is closed, personnel may hit their head on the cover while raising
the seat. Raise the seat slowly when the cupola cover is closed. Failure to comply
may result in personnel injury or death.
1. Push in knob (Figure 2, Item 5) to release safety latch (Figure 2, Item 4).
2. Swing cover (Figure 2, Item 3) forward and grasp handle (Figure 2, Item 1) inside cover.
3. Pull down and hold cover (Figure 2, Item 3) against cupola (Figure 2, Item 6) and rotate locking handle
(Figure 2, Item 2) clockwise to lock cover closed.
Figure 2.
Open/Close Cover from Inside.
END OF TASK
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OPERATE CUPOLA COVER - CONTINUED
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