TM-5-5420-202-10
LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2009
TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 98 of 535
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TM 5-5420-202-10
NOTE
Viewer weighs approximately 18 lb (8.17 kg).
8. Hold viewer (Figure 5, Item 5) in vertical position and carefully raise viewer head (Figure 5, Item 1) through
hatch.
9. Engage front edge of mounting plate (Figure 5, Item 6) with slots (Figure 5, Item 7) at front of hatch (Figure 5,
Item 8), and then move rear end of mounting plate upward until viewer is vertical.
CAUTION
Hold handle (Figure 5, Item 3) before depressing lever (Figure 5, Item 2). Handle is spring
loaded (30 lb-inch) (3.4 Nm) and will rotate down and forward when lever is depressed
exerting excessive force on viewer. Failure to comply may result in damage to viewer.
10.Hold handle (Figure 5, Item 3) and then press lever (Figure 5, Item 2). Allow handle to rotate down and then
forward. Push handle up until lever locks. Before releasing viewer, ensure it is seated f rmly in place.
11. Remove snap-on eyepiece cover (Figure 5, Item 4). Stow cover in viewer stowage box.
Figure 5.
Viewer Installation.
END OFTASK
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INSTALLING AN/VVS NIGHT VISION VIEWER - CONTINUED
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