TM-9-2320-366-20-1
M1083 SERIES, 5 TON, 6x6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME NO. 1 OF 5
FEBRUARY 2006
CHANGE 3
TM-9-2320-366-20-1 - Page 295 of 1824
WARNING
(1) If vehicle is not equipped with connector P81
continue with step 2 of this fault.
(2) If vehicle is equipped with connector P81
perform Thermal Switch Bypass Procedure,
see below.
(3) After performing Thermal Switch Bypass
Procedure, attempt to start engine
(TM 9-2320-366-10-1).
(4) If engine still does not crank, continue with
step 2 of this fault.
Wear appropriate eye protection when working
under vehicle due to the possibility of falling
debris.
Failure to comply may result in injury to
personnel.
THERMAL SWITCH BYPASS PROCEDURE
(5) Remove insulation sleeving from convoluted
tubing to body of start and charging cable
assembly.
(6) Remove insulation sleeving from two wires to
body of start and charging cable assembly.
Measure wires from body of start and
charging cable assembly.
(7) Cut one wire 3 in. (7.6 cm).
(8) Cut other wire 4 in. (10.2 cm).
(9) Remove 0.38 in. (1 cm) of insulation from two
wires.
NOTE
(10) Cut insulation sleeving 1.5 in. (3.8 cm).
(11) Position insulation sleeving on 4 in.
(10.2 cm) wire.
(12) Install conductor splice on two wires.
(13) Install insulation sleeving on conductor
splice.
Install electrical tape as required.
(14) Install conductor splice in convoluted
tubing.
(15) Lower cab (TM 9-2320-366-10-1).
(16) Connect batteries (para 7-57).
NOTE
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THERMAL SWITCH BYPASS PROCEDURE
(Cont)
NOTE
NOTE
The tools and materials are required
to perform the thermal switch bypass:
Heater, Gun type, Electrical (Appendix
B, Item 24)
Tape, Insulation, Electrical (Appendix D,
Item 68)
Splice, Conductor (Item 261, Appendix G)
Insulation Sleeving, Electrical (1.5 in. or
3.8 cm) (Item 28.1, Appendix D)
(1) Disconnect batteries (para 7-57).
(2) Disconnect connector P81 from thermal
switch connector.
(3) Cut connector P81 from branch of start and
charging cable assembly.
(4) Remove band marker from branch of start
and charging cable assembly.
Remove electrical tape as required.
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