TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
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SLAVE STARTING MAIN ENGINE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Slave cable kit (WP 0132, Table 2, Item 7)
Personnel Required
Crewman (3)
References
Normal engine operation (WP 0011)
References (cont.)
Starting main engine (WP 0010)
Starting main engine in cold weather
-25°F to 32°F (-32°C to 0°C) (WP 0059)
GENERAL
If main engine does not start due to low or discharged batteries, it can be started with help of another vehicle. The
M88A1 is equipped with an auxiliary power slave receptacle and slave cable kit for slave starting.
SLAVE START
CAUTION
Turn off radio and electrical switches before starting engine. Failure to comply may result in
damage to equipment.
NOTE
•
These instructions are for starting this vehicle or for slave starting disabled vehicle
from this vehicle.
•
In this procedure, dead or disabled vehicle is the disabled vehicle and live vehicle
is vehicle doing the slaving.
1.
Turn MASTER switch to OFF position in dead or disabled vehicle.
WARNING
•
During a slave start do not allow personnel to get between the two vehicles. Lock
brakes on vehicles and reduce slaving vehicle engine speed to idle
(825 to 875 rpm). Failure to comply may result in personnel death or injury.
•
Do not leave operator's seat while the engine is running. Accidental movement of
vehicle may occur. Failure to comply may result in personnel death or injury.
2.
Position a vehicle having a 24-volt, six-battery system near the dead or disabled vehicle to allow the slave
receptacles to be as close as possible.
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