C9, TM 9-2350-230-12
TABLE 2-5. TOWING DISABLED VEHICLE AND TOWING OR SUPPLYING AUXILIARY
POWER TO START ENGINE
STEP
PROCEDURE
FIG/ITEM
TOWING DISABLED VEHICLE ON LAND
1
Remove sprocket drive shafts if transmission has sustained damage.
Notify organizational maintenance personnel.
2
Connect tow bar or tow cables. 2-15
WARNING: If drive shafts have been removed use tow bar only,
since vehicle has no steering or braking capability.
3
Place transmission shift lever in N (neutral) position.
4
Release brake and signal towing vehicle.
WARNING: When towing disabled vehicle, limit speed to 5 MPH
if tactical situation permits. NEVER ATTEMPT TO TURN AT
SPEED EXCEEDING 5 MPH.
NOTE. In an emergency, vehicle may be towed in reverse direction
for a distance not to exceed 1/4 mile at a speed not to exceed 5 mph in
N (neutral) range. If vehicle towing distance is greater than 1/4 mile,
notify organizational maintenance to remove sprocket drive shafts.
TOWING VEHICLE TO START ENGINE
1
Connect tow bar or tow cables
2
Place transmission shift lever in 2nd gear range
3
Turn vehicle MASTER SWITCH on.
4
Place water steer lever in LAND position.
5
Depress brake pedal and release parking BRAKE LOCK handle.
WARNING: Never attempt turns at speeds exceeding 5 MPH.
6
Choose terrain where vehicle can be towed without turning, and tow
6 to 19 MPH as required for starting.
CAUTION: Do not depress accelerator pedal on towed vehicle.
7
After engine starts, move transmission shift lever to N (neutral) position 2-6/E, F
and adjust hand throttle control knob to run engine at fast idle.
8
Disconnect towing vehicle.
USING AUXILIARY POWER TO START ENGINE
1
Connect auxiliary power (slave) cable to stalled vehicle auxiliary power 2-6/C
receptacle and to auxiliary vehicle or other power source.
CAUTION: 1. Polarity and voltage (24v) must be identical in
both vehicles.
2. Be sure vehicle MASTER SWITCH is off in stalled
vehicle. All accessories must be off.
3. Do not allow personnel in between vehicles during
slave start operation.
4. Place transmission shift lever in neutral position
and set parking brake on both vehicles.
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