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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Procedural Steps (Cont'd)
4. Re-install power pack.
5. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures.
6-7. EMERGENCY TOW STARTING , AT REDUCED SPEED
General Information:
Loss of electrical power or starter failure in degraded towing environments will prevent
normal tow start operations. The vehicle can be tow-started at speeds as low as 10
mph.
Limitations
None
.
Personnel/Time Required:
3 soldiers
30 minutes
Materials/Tools:
Tank or other vehicle capable of towing the tank
Tow cables
Procedural Steps:
1.
2.
3.
CAUTION
to 10 MPH minimum
Equipment damage may result if the right steer is not released
promptly after engine starts.
Failure to release right steer control
will apply excessive pressure on steering system causing oversteer of
vehicle when engine is started.
Connect the disabled vehicle front to rear of tow vehicle with tow cables.
Bring vehicle speed to 10 MPH minimum.
WARNING
If the right steer is not released promptly,
personnel may be injured by being jerked against
the vehicle or by flying objects caused by violent
vehicle movement.
Shift the towed tank into the lowest forward gear and apply hard right steer. The
hard right steer will double the transmission pump rate and
-
crank the engine fast
enough to start.
6-5
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