TM-9-2350-273-BD M60 M48 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-276-BD 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