TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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ENGINE FAILS TO CRANK WHEN START BUTTON IS PRESSED - Continued

CORRECTIVE ACTION- Continued

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:

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

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

medical attention.

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

Magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Seek immediate

medical attention.

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

soda or household ammonia solution.

2.

Tighten battery connections if any loose connections are found.

3.

Attempt to start main engine (WP 0010).

4.

If main engine fails to crank, proceed to next malfunction.

MALFUNCTION

Engine may be mechanically seized.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

Check for unusual noises or vibration when START button (WP 0010) is pushed. If starter

attempts to operate but engine fails to turn over, engine may be mechanically seized.

2.

If main engine fails to crank, notify maintenance.

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