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> From: Jim Davidson <datadoc@fda.net>
> To: mil-veh@skylee.com
> Subject: [MV] Security, winches, and jump starting
> Date: Monday, April 13, 1998 6:44 PM
>
> All:
>
> Thought I'd get in my $.06 on three subjects:
>
> Security: I use a hidden kill switch (battery cutout) on my M-54. Cheap,
> reasonably secure, reliable. Face it, if they want your vehicle that bad,
> it's gone.
>
> Winches: Just used my M-54 and the PTO winch to pull out a bulldozer
(JD450)
> that was stuck in the mud in one of my neighbors pastures. First time I'd
> done some serious pulling, it's kinda scary when the 5/8" cable starts to
> stretch and creak! Popped that ol' boy right out of his hole though.
> Impressed the neighborhood kids too, they all want MVs now. (I made them
> stand WAY back!)
>
> Jumpers: I don't think it's ever a good idea to try and jump start a 24V
> system from a 12v system. Best case, nothing will happen, worst case, the
> 12v battery could explode (yes, they do that, and it's not pretty.
Neither
> are you afterwards if you're close by!). You could also damage/destroy
the
> charging system in either or both vehicles. Best bet: Get a couple of 12v
> chargers (that run on wall current), a long extension cord, and a good
book.
> Better safe and slow than fast and dead.
>
> JIM :)
> >From Beautiful San Diego, where it never rains!
>
>
>
>
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