TM-9-2320-272-10

TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

SEPTEMBER 2004

CHANGE 2

TM-9-2320-272-10 - Page 271 of 481

(b)

Remove ground spike (6) and

spike cable (4) from storage location.

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WARNING

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• Ground spike must be driven

into ground 18-24 in. (46-61 cm)

and spike cable connected to the

chassis, ensuring that all termi-

nals make good contact with

bare metal before connecting

power from outside source. If

necessary, scrape dirt, paint, or

rust from contact area. Failure

to do this will result in electrical

damage, injury, or death.

• Open van door slowly. Personnel

may be on ladder. Use caution

when using ladder.

(c)

Remove wingnut (8) and con-

nect ring terminal (3) on spike cable (4) to

chassis stud (1) behind left-rear stoplight (2).

Connect spike cable terminal clamp (5) to

ground spike (6) and slide up to T-handle (7).

(d)

Drive ground spike (6) 18-24

in. (46-61 cm) into ground.

(e)

Remove canvas cover on

cable reel (11).

(f)

Remove power cable (10) on

cable reel (11) using ratchet wrench.

NOTE

It may be necessary to use electric

auxiliary cable ring to connect to

auxiliary power source.

(g)

Connect power cable (10) to

appropriate auxiliary power source.

(h)

Connect other end of power

cable (10) to power receptacle (9).

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