What is “Battle Short” on a 804 genset

Fmeroney · Mar 13, 2018

Hey guys, I just got an 804... downloaded all the TMs but I cannot find what the “Battle Short” switch does... any help with it or if you can point me to the TM page that would be helpful.

thanks all!

M35A2-AZ · Mar 13, 2018

Battleshort (sometimes "battle short") is a condition in which some military equipment can be placed so it does not shut down when circumstances would be damaging to the equipment or personnel.

jamawieb · Mar 13, 2018

Basically it bypasses all the safety features, to keep the unit running. Don't use it!

Guyfang · Mar 13, 2018

Well, almost right. It will not bypass the short circuit fault. But other then that, yes.

Fmeroney · Mar 13, 2018

Got ya, thx guys

Guyfang · Mar 14, 2018

Guyfang said:
Well, almost right. It will not bypass the short circuit fault. But other then that, yes.

Correction, short circuit and over speed.

jrlatt · Mar 18, 2021

You may need to use it for start up and then turn it off. I was taught to turn it on to prime the fuel pump start then turn off.

NY Tom · Mar 18, 2021

Was there a procedure to use this mode in combat?

Was it only used if the set shut down due to a problem to get and keep it running?

Just curious since it came up here.

Guyfang · Mar 18, 2021

The gen set will not start, with the S7 in the on position.

In an emergency situation, the commander decides if and when the S7 is to be engaged.

Normally, 99.99% of the time, S7 is used as a diagnostic tool.

What is “Battle Short” on a 804 genset

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