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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Procedural Steps (Cont’d)
4. As soon as the engine starts, release the right steer.
5. Stop vehicles and disconnect tow cables or tow bar.
6. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures.
6-8. STARTER FAILURE
General Information
Starter will not operate.
Replace starter with cannibalized starter from M48A5,
M60A1, M60A3, M88A1, AVLB or CEV.
Limitations:
None
Personnel/Time Required:
3 soldiers
3-4 hours
Materials/Tools:
Starter
Lift capability
Other Option:
Tow Start
Procedural Steps:.
1. Remove power pack.
2. Remove defective starter.
3. Install the new or used starter cannibalized from one of the vehicles with an AVDS-
1790 engine.
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.
6-9. ENGINE STARTER WILL NOT ENERGIZE, DEFECTIVE NEUTRAL SAFETY
SWITCH
General Information:
If the engine starter will not energize because the neutral safety switch is defective;
the neutral safety switch can be replaced with the rear deck clearance switch.
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