TM-9-2350-273-BD M60 M48 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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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. 6-7