TM 9-2350-222-10-3
WARNING
The xenon searchlight lamp is filled with gas under
high pressure. Be very careful in handling searchlight.
Removal is a three-person operation. Dropping or jar-
ring could cause lamp to explode. This could result in
serious injury or DEATH to personnel.
AN/VSS-3A Searchlight:
Tools and Equipment:
Get from right front fender box:
q 2 pound hammer (A)
q Pliers (B)
Make Sure:
q Searchlight is off and cool (page 2-445).
q Main gun is level and to the rear of vehicle
(page 2-502).
q Turret lock is locked (page 2-568).
q Engine is off (page 2-536).
q MASTER BATTERY switch (C) is set to OFF.
To Remove Searchlight:
1.
Install cover on searchlight
(page 2-575).
2.
Rotate cable locking nut (D)
counterclockwise to
unscrew electrical cable (E)
from turret electrical outlet (F).
3. Pull cable (E) from outlet (F).
4. Screw cap (G) on outlet (F).
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