TM-5-5420-202-10
LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2009
TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 81 of 535
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TM 5-5420-202-10
OPERATE FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
NOTE
In the event of f re, pulling handle releases f rst shot and shuts off engine fuel.
1. Pull handle (Figure 1, Item 1) and release.
2. If engine continues to run, pull up on fuel shutoff handle (Figure 1, Item 2).
3. If f re is not extinguished in 20 seconds, push handle (Figure 1, Item 1) in. Pull handle and release. This
will release second shot.
4. If both shots are released, exit vehicle and move upwind from vehicle.
5. If f rst or second shot did not release, push up and hold ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF switch (Figure 1, Item 3)
for 6 to 10 seconds, or pull up on fuel shutoff handle (Figure 1, Item 2).
Figure 1.
Fire Extinguisher Handles and Switch.
6. If f rst or second shot did not release, exit vehicle and move to left front of vehicle.
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