USING NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE TO START ENGINE

TM 9-2320-386-10

2-25. USING NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE TO START ENGINE

a. Position right side of slaving (recharging) vehicle to right side of disabled

vehicle.

b. Shutoff slaving vehicle engine.

CAUTION

When slaving, always connect slave cable to disabled vehicle first.

Damage to batteries or cable may result from improperly connect-

ing cable.

NOTE

Make sure electrical switches on both vehicles are in OFF posi-

tion.

c. Remove cover (3) from slave receptacle (1) and connect slave cable (2) to slave

receptacle (1) on disabled vehicle. Repeat procedure on slaving vehicle.

d. Start slaving vehicle engine and set idle speed at 1000-1100 rpm.

e. Start slaved vehicle engine.

f. After engine starts and is running smoothly, disconnect slave cable (2) from

both vehicles.

g. Put cover (3) back on receptacle (1).

h. Clean and stow slave cable (2).

i. Observe battery/generator indicator (4) on slaved vehicle. If indicator (4) does

not reach green area, notify maintenance personnel.