TM-5-5420-228-24

LAUNCHER HYDRAULICS SYSTEM M48A5/M60A1 TANK CHASSIS, TRANSPORTING: FOR BRIDGE, ARMORED-VEHICLE-LAUNCHED; SCISSORING TYPE, CLASS 60

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL

AUGUST 1985

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RELIEVING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE (Sheet 1 of 1)

SUPPLIES:

Rags (Item 12, Appendix D)

Gloves (Item 27, Appendix D)

Goggles (Item 26, Appendix D)

Shield (Item 33, Appendix D)

WARNING

Serious injury could result from high pressure

hydraulic fluid spray, if this procedure is

not followed when disconnecting any

hydraulic lines or fittings.

1.

Push down clutch lever (A).

2.

Pull up, then push down on all

hydraulic control levers (B) at

least three times.

WARNING

FRH hydraulic fluid may contain Tricresyl

Phosphate which, if taken internally,

can

produce paralysis.

Hydraulic fluid may be

absorbed

through the skin.

Wear long

sleeves, gloves, goggles, and face shield.

If FRH gets in eyes,

wash

the m

immediately and

get

medical aid

immediately.

If FRH gets on skin,

thoroughly wash with soap and water.

Wash hands thoroughly prior to eating or

smoking.

Application of these measures

is considered an effective control of the

hazard

3.

Cover

line or fitting to be disconnected

with a rag.

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