Talk:Air start system

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I know that Mack used this system on their trucks but I always wondered what a truck driver would do if the air tank is empty. How could they start it?Isalmerbati 04:50, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Thaddeusw (talk) 05:07, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

Air starters used in commercial vehicles have a glad hand "jumper" connection next to the air tank. Another truck can pull up and use its emergency/supply line to jump the truck. Another method is to use a special hose and use the air pressure in the tires to fill the tank. After you start the engine you just fill the tires and go.