TM 9-6115-624-BD
Section II. DC ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
74. General. Electrical circuits contain switches and protection devices. Bypassing a failed switch or protection device
is a rapid repair but may create more damage. The circuit must be checked for shorts before bypassing a protection
device.
7-5. Battle Short Switch, Defective. Engine starter will not energize due to safety shutdown circuitry being activated.
This procedure will allow the generator to operate until ultimate possible destruction from damage related to the particular
safety circuit.
a.
Limitations.
Generator should be monitored carefully because safety circuits would be bypassed
b.
Personnel/time required.
1 soldier/0.25 hours
c.
Materials/tools.
Electrical tape (item 22, appx c)
Duct tape (item 21 or 23, appx c)
Bandaid
Shoelace
d.
Procedural Steps.
(1) Locate battle short switch.
(2)
Disconnect both wires.
(3) Slide protective insulation boots back on the wires to expose the electrical connectors.
(4) Lay the two connectors side by side and secure with tape.
Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair the generator using
standard maintenance procedures.
76. Switch, Starter, Inoperative. If the engine will not crank, bypass the starter switch and jump the starter terminals.
a.
Limitations.
None
b.
Personnel/time required.
1 soldier/0.25 hours
c.
Materials/tools.
Piece of wire (item 33 or 34, appx c)
Tape (item 21,22, or 23, appx c)
d.
Procedural Steps.
7-5
