TM 9-2320-361-10 2-42. TOWING VEHICLE TO START ENGINE Towing vehicle to start engine should be done on straight, smooth surface. Failure to do this may cause towed vehicle to lose control resulting in injury or death to personnel. NOTE Vehicle may be towed to start engine only when slave receptacle starting and jumper cable starting are not possible. a. Install towbar on disabled vehicle and connect to pintle hook of towing vehicle. Refer to para. 2-23. NOTE Utility chain should be connected to permit both vehicles to maneuver. b. If towbar is not available, install utility chain (2) on lifting shackles (3). Attach center of utility chain (2) to pintle hook (1). c. Perform steps a. through h., and step k., in para. 2-14. d. Depress clutch pedal of towed vehicle and place transmission gearshift lever in “2” (second) position. Place transfer case shift lever in HIGH position. Release parking brake. e. Signal operator of towing vehicle to begin towing. NOTE For cold weather starting, operate manifold heater upon releasing clutch pedal. Refer to para. 2-15. f. When towed vehicle reaches 10 mph, turn accessory power switch to ON, slowly release clutch pedal, and depress accelerator pedal until engine starts. If vehicle has been towed 100 yards (91 meters) and engine fails to start, stop towing operation and notify your supervisor. g. Depress clutch pedal immediately after engine starts. h. Signal operator of towing vehicle to stop. i. When vehicle stops, place transmission gearshift lever in “N” (neutral) position and apply parking brake lever. j. Perform steps n. through p. in para. 2-14. k. Remove towbar (refer to para. 2-23). If utility chain (2) was used, remove utility chain (2) from pintle hook (1) and lifting shackles (3). 2-191 WARNING