TM-9-2350-275-BD Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair for M113 Family Download
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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: Ž Engine will start while in gear Personnel/Time Required ● 1 soldier ● 5 minutes Materials/Tools: ● None 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. 6-5