Identically adopts ISO 11862:1993 for Australia, which specifies the details, dimensions and design of both plug (male) and receptacle (female) which must mate properly to permit interchangeable use of different makes of electrical connectors providing an auxiliary starting circuit for earth-moving machinery as defined in ISO 6165. It also lays down a universal connecting device, with correct polarity, standard circuit coding and protection from electrical shorts, which may be used with any other machinery, vehicle or automotive equipment with the same electrical system voltage range. KEYWORDS: Earth-moving machinery; Plugs and receptacles; Electrical connectors; Auxiliary starting circuits; Universal connecting devices