TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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AUXILIARY POWER UNIT (APU) FAILS TO START - Continued

CORRECTIVE ACTION - Continued

2.

Slave start (WP 0056) vehicle.

3.

Attempt to start APU (WP 0042).

4.

If APU fails to start, proceed to next malfunction.

MALFUNCTION

Battery connections are dirty or loose.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

WARNING

Lead-acid gasses can explode. Do not smoke, have open flames or make sparks

around a battery, especially if caps are off. If a battery is gassing, it can explode

and cause personnel injury.

Wear safety goggles and acid-proof gloves when battery cover must be removed.

Avoid electrolyte contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

If battery electrolyte spills, take immediate action to stop burning effects:

•

External: Immediately flush with cold running water to remove all acid.

•

Eyes: Flush with cold water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate

medical attention.

•

Ingested: Drink large amounts of water or milk. Follow with Milk of

Magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Seek immediate

medical attention.

•

Clothing or Vehicle: Wash at once with cold water. Neutralize with baking

soda or household ammonia solution.

1.

Check battery connections.

2.

Clean and tighten connection as necessary.

3.

Attempt to start APU (WP 0042).

4.

If APU fails to start, notify maintenance.

APU STARTS BUT FAILS TO KEEP RUNNING OR RUNS ROUGHLY

SYMPTOM

APU starts but fails to keep running or runs roughly.

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