TM 9-2350-275-BD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Procedural Steps (Cont):
4. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair the vehicle using standard maintenance procedures.
6-6. NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH DEFECTIVE
General Information
Engine starter will not operate because of faulty neutral safety switch. By-passing the
neutral safety switch allows the starter to work while the transmission is in gear. For
safety, disconnect the cable ends after the engine is started.
Limitations:
Z Engine will start while in gear
Personnel/Time Required
q 1 soldier
5 minutes
q
Materials/Tools:
None
q
Procedural Steps:
1. By-pass the neutral safety switch
by disconnecting circuits 74 and 74A
(circuit 74 and 14 for M741) at the
transmission range selector.
2. Connect the 74 and 74A (14 and 74).
There will be a male and female pair to
allow quick connection. These
circuits are found leading to the
transmission range selector housing.
3 Start the engine.
4. Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is completed, as
soon as practicable, repair the
vehicle using standard maintenance
procedures.
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