TM 5-2420-231-10
0015
DEGRADED OPERATION
Slave Starting Operation
WARNING
NATO slave receptacle is electrically live at all times and is unfused. NATO slave receptacle
is only dead when batteries are fully disconnected. Disconnect batteries before performing
maintenance on NATO slave receptacle. Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment and serious injury or death to personnel.
Do not attempt to jump start or charge battery when electrolyte is frozen. Battery could
explode. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame, cigars, and cigarettes away.
Ventilate when charging or using in enclosed area. Always wear eye protection and
protective gloves when working near batteries. Failure to comply may result in serious
injury or death to personnel.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, identification tags, or bracelets when using slave cable. If
jewelry contacts slave cable or receptacle, arcing can occur. Failure to comply may result in
serious injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
Do not allow vehicles to touch while slave-starting. Failure to comply may result in damage
to equipment.
NOTE
1. Position slave vehicle and disabled BHL close enough for cable hookup.
2. Shut slave vehicle engine off.
CAUTION
Make sure all electrical switches in both vehicles are turned to off position. Failure to comply
may result in damage to equipment.
3. Turn all electrical switches on both vehicles to off position.
4. Remove NATO slave receptacle covers (Figure 4, Item 1) from disabled BHL and slaving vehicle.
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