C8, TM 9-2350-230-12
TABLE 2-5. TOWING DISABLED VEHICLE AND TOWING OR SUPPLYING AUXILIARY
POWER TO START ENGINE - CONTINUED
STEP
PROCEDURE
FIG/ITEM
USING AUXILIARY POWER TO START ENGINE - Continued
2
Start auxiliary vehicle engine or auxiliary generator and adjust
throttle. When using M551 vehicle for auxiliary power (slave
starting source) adjust throttle control knob to indicate 1300
to 1500 RPM on tachometer indicator prior to cranking stalled
vehicle. Do not accelerate engine during slave start. Engine
speed will decrease and battery-generator indicator will
normally drop into yellow or red band during slave starting.
3
Press stalled vehicle ENGINE STARTER switch to start engine.
Follow applicable starting procedure (table 2-3, or figure
4
Increase engine rpm in receiving vehicle when engine has started.
5
Disconnect auxiliary power cable and quickly turn on vehicle MASTER 2-10
SWITCH.
Figure 2-15. Installation of tow shackles, tow pintle, tow cables or tow bar
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