TM-9-2350-311-20-1

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR HULL, POWERPLANT, DRIVE CONTROLS, TRACKS, SUSPENSION, AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS

AUGUST 1994

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2-17 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

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Ensure MASTER switches are OFF on both vehicles after vehicles are fully charged.

For M109A2/M109A3 vehicles only, place MASTER switch to SLAVE position on dead vehicle. Leave switch

OFF for M109A4/M109A5.

Place MASTER switch to ON in live vehicle and run engine at 1000 to 1200 rpm.

Allow batteries in dead vehicle to charge for 5 minutes before trying to start vehicle.

Idle engine of live vehicle and turn MASTER switch OFF.

Start up dead vehicle (TM 9-2350-311-10).

After engine is running smoothly, turn MASTER switch OFF.

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