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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3-15. THROTTLE LINKAGE BROKEN
General Information
Engine power cannot be controlled.
Limitations:
Degraded vehicle control; no engine
shut-off
Personnel/Time Required:
1 soldier
45-60 minutes
Materials/Tools:
Wire (electrical wire, WD-1
communications wire, or any similar
material)
Other Options:
Weld or splint broken linkage.
If throttle linkage is not available,
route flexible wire from engine fuel
control to a soldier in the turret or on
rear deck to control acceleration.
Procedural Steps:
WARNING
With throttle wired open, vehicle will jump
forward or backward when placed in gear.
This could cause injury to personnel in
or around vehicle.
1. Gain access to fuel control linkage.
2. Inspect throttle linkage to determine damage.
3. Disconnect the engine fuel control rod from the engine fuel control lever and then
reconnect it to the emergency fuel shut-off lever.
4. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures.
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