TM 5-2420-231-23-1
0008
Table 1. Batteries Do Not Maintain Charge - Continued.
08
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Batteries Do Not Maintain
Test Step 5. Inspect Battery Cables
Charge - Continued
at Alternator.
Position boot (Figure 7, Item 1) aside,
Battery Cable Connections Are
and inspect battery cable (Figure 7,
Loose or Dirty - Clean and tighten all
Item 2) for fraying, corrosion, loose
connections as required (WP 0153).
connections and damage.
Connect battery cables (WP 0157).
Proceed to Test Step 6.
Battery Cable Connections Are
Frayed or Damaged - Replace battery
cable to alternator (WP 0153).
Connect battery cables (WP 0157).
Proceed to Test Step 6.
Figure 7. Alternator Cable.
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Test Step 6. Verify That Symptom Is
Resolved.
Start and operate machine. Verify that
Batteries Are OK - Troubleshooting
machine starts and runs, and that
complete.
voltmeter is OK (TM 5-2420-231-10).
Batteries Are Not OK - Repeat
troubleshooting from the beginning.
END OF WORK PACKAGE
