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
TM-9-2350-273-BD - Page 88 of 288
TM 9-2350-273-BD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Limitations
Equipment fail-safe system neutralized when deck clearance switch is removed.
Personnel/Time Required:
1 soldier
30-60 minutes
Materials/Tools:
Safety switch
Tape
Other Options:
or deck clearance switch
The vehicle will start in any gear when the
neutral safety switch has been by-passed.
Accidental starts may cause death to personnal
front of vehicle.
l By-pass the neutral safety switch by
connecting the wires together.
Procedure Steps:
1. Remove defective safety switch.
2. Install another neutral
safety switch or replace it with the
deck clearance switch if a switch
is not available.
CAUTION
Operation of vehicle
without a deck clearance
switch could cause equipment
damage.
3. Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is completed, as
soon as practicable, repair tank
using standard maintenance procedures.
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