TM-9-2350-273-BD

M48/M60 SERIES TANK, COMBAT FULL-TRACKED 105-MM GUN

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR

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TM 9-2350-273-BD

ARMAMENT AND FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Assessment Steps (Cont'd)

9. Connect hull power harness to slipring.

10. Turn MASTER switch to ON.

11. Check for power at slipring turret connector.

a. If power is present, go to topic” TURRET NO HYDRAULIC POWER”, refer to

para 6-10.

b. If no power is present, go to step 12.

12. Bypass slipring by using battery ground cable.

13. Turn MASTER switch to OFF.

Procedural Steps

1. Remove one battery ground cable and remove terminal lugs from each end.

2. Disconnect hull power harness from slipring.

3. If terminals required to fit hull and turret power harness connectors are available,

solder to each end of the battery ground cable if terminals are not available, strip

approximately one inch of insulation from each end and tin with solder.

4. Connect battery cable to hull and turret power harness connectors.

5. Reinforce connections using cord, twine, or tape.

6. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as

practicable, repair the vehicle using standard maintenance procedures.

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