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RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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SLAVE START - Continued

NOTE

Live M88A1 series vehicle engines will keep running with MASTER switch in OFF position.

3.

Shut down live vehicle.

4.

Remove cap (Figure 1, Item 1) and connect slave cables to slave receptacle (Figure 1, Item 2) of both

vehicles.

5.

Start live vehicle. Live vehicle must have MASTER switch in ON position for charging. Charge dead

vehicle's batteries for 20 minutes, if time and situation permits, before trying to start engine.

6.

Turn MASTER switch to ON position in dead vehicle after charging period.

CAUTION

If an M88A1 vehicle is used as the live vehicle, turn MASTER power switch to OFF position

in live vehicle with engine running. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.

NOTE

•

If temperature is above 32°F (0°C), refer to Starting Main Engine (WP 0010) or

appropriate dead or disabled vehicle Technical Manual (TM).

•

If temperature is 32°F (0°C) or below, refer to Starting Main Engine in Cold

Weather (WP 0059) or appropriate dead or disabled vehicle TM.

7.

Start main engine of dead or disabled vehicle.

8.

Disconnect slave cable from both vehicles, install cap (Figure 1, Item 1), and stow slave cable kit.

Figure 1.

Slave Receptacle and Cap.

NOTE

Idle engine at 1,000 to 1,200 rpm for at least 30 minutes to recharge batteries if vehicle is

not going to be driven.

9.

Check engine for normal operation (WP 0011).

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