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Table of Contents
A
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
B
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
C
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
D
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
E
Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F
Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
G
Caring For Your M1A2 Abrams Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
H
How to Operate Your M1A2 Abrams Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
I
Problems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
A
Important Information
•
You must charge your battery for 18 - 30
hours
before you use your M1A2 Abrams
Tank for the first time
. We recommend
that
you start charging your battery before
beginning
assembly. Please see Battery
Charging section beginning on page 5 for
detailed instructions.
•
Read this manual carefully for important
safety information and operating instructions
before using your M1A2 Abrams Tank. Please
keep this manual for future reference as it
contains important information.
•
This M1A2 Abrams Tank is designed for use:
on hard surfaces; on generally level terrain;
and by children 8 years of age and up.
•
To prevent damaging the motors and gears,
do not tow anything behind the M1A2 Abrams
Tank or overload it.
•
If you have any questions about your M1A2
Abrams Tank, please call our service lines at
1-510-483-5700 ext 19
from 9 AM to 5 PM
(EST) Monday
through Friday. Trained
customer service representatives
are available
to take your call in English.