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OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
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SLAVE STARTING
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WARNING
When slave starting RTCH, use NATO slave cable that DOES NOT have loose or missing insula-
tion.
DO NOT proceed if suitable cable is not available.
DO NOT use civilian-type jumper cables.
The RTCH-RT 240 is equipped with a 24V, negative ground electrical system. The RTCH has two NATO slave recepta-
cles. One receptacle is located on the left side of the RTCH within the battery box. The other receptacle is located on the right
side of the RTCH to the rear of the right-front tire.
NOTE
Ensure both RTCH and booster vehicle are equipped with serviceable NATO slave receptacles.
1.
Connect slave cable to booster vehicle slave receptacle.
SLAVE
RECEPTACLE
LEFT SIDE OF RTCH
2.
Connect other end of slave cable to slave receptacle on disabled vehicle.
3.
Ensure disabled vehicle's master battery switch is in ON position.
4.
Start booster vehicle and run at a speed just above idle.
5.
Wait approximately five minutes, then start disabled vehicle. If vehicle fails to start, notify Organizational Maintenance.
6.
After starting disabled vehicle, return booster vehicle to idle.
7.
Remove the slave cable from disabled vehicle, then from booster vehicle.
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