OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS - TM-5-2410-233-100071

TM 5-2410-233-10

OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

GENERAL

This work package contains instructions for safely operating the D7F Tractor under unusual conditions. In addition to normal

preventive maintenance, special care must be taken to keep tractor operational in extreme temperatures and other

environmental conditions.

SLAVE START TRACTOR

WARNING

To avoid possible electric shock when slave starting tractor, use NATO slave cable that DOES NOT have loose

or missing insulation.

DO NOT proceed with slave starting if suitable slave cable is not available.

CAUTION

DO NOT allow "live" and "dead" machines to come in contact with each other during slave starting. Failure

to follow this caution may cause electrical system damage.

Under no circumstances can the tractor be started by being towed or pushed. Failure to follow this caution

will damage transmission.

NOTE

If machine other than another D7F is used to slave start tractor, refer to Operator's Manual for that

machine for any special slave starting procedures.

Ensure battery disconnect switch is in OFF position on "dead" and "live" machines.

NOTE

NATO slave receptacle is located inside operator's station.

Connect NATO slave cable to receptacle on "dead" machine.

Connect other end of NATO slave cable to receptacle on "live" machine.

Start engine of "live" machine and run at high idle.

Place battery disconnect switch and engine start switch on "dead" machine to ON position.

Allow "live" machine to run for 2-3 minutes to charge batteries on "dead" machine.

Start engine of "dead" machine (WP 0005 00).

Disconnect NATO slave cable from both machines.