TM 9--2350--292--100071 00--1SLAVE START0071 00THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:Slave StartINITIAL SETUP:Tools and Special ToolsSlave Cable Kit (item 21, Table 2, WP 0128 00)Personnel RequiredThreeReferencesWP 0128 00WP 0012 00WP 0013 00If main engine does not start due to low or discharged batteries, it can be started with help of another vehicle. TheM88A2 is equipped with an auxiliary power (NATO slave) receptacle and slave cable kit for slave starting.CAUTIONTurn off radio and electrical switches before starting engine. Failure to comply may result inequipment damage due to electrical spike.NOTEThese instructions are for starting this vehicle or for slave starting disabled vehicle from thisvehicle.In this procedure, dead vehicle is disabled vehicle and live vehicle is vehicle doing theslaving.1. Turn MASTER switch OFF in dead vehicle.WARNINGDuring a slave start do not allow personnel to get between the two vehicles. Lock brakes onvehicles and reduce slaving vehicle engine speed to low idle (825 to 875 rpm). Failure tocomply may result in injury or DEATH to personnel if vehicle moves.2. Position a vehicle having a 24--volt, six--battery system near the dead vehicle so the auxiliary power receptaclesare as close as possible. If live vehicle is an M60 series, M88 series, M1, M728, M48A3 or M48A5 keep theengine running.NOTEM60 series, M88 series, M109 series, M728, M48A3 and M48A5 vehicle engines will continuerunning with the MASTER switch OFF.3. Turn MASTER switch OFF in live vehicle.
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