TM 5-3805-262-203-9. STARTING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT)MALFUNCTIONTEST OR INSPECTIONCORRECTIVE ACTION3. STARTER CRANKS SLOWLY.Step 1.Connect an external 24 volt dc supply to slave receptacle.Apply parking brake and place transmission control lever in N (neu-t r a l ) p o s i t i o n .Place ignition key switch in start position.a. If starter cranks normally check battery specific gravity (page5-144) .Charge or replace batteries as necessary.b. If starter cranks slowly, place ignition key switch in off posi-tion and disconnect external supply from slave receptacle. Go tostep 2 below.Step 2.Remove engine oil dipstick (page 4-2) and check if engine oil is notproper weight (high viscosity).a. If engine oil is not proper weight, drain engine oil (page 4-2)and replace oil filter (see LO 5-3805-262-12).b. If engine oil is okay, install engine oil dipstick and go tostep 3 below.Step 3.Check security of starter mounting capscrews.a. If capscrews are loose, tighten (page 5-22).b. If capscrews are tight, go to step 4 below.Step 4. Check for loose or corroded cable connections at batteries, starter,s t a r t e r s o l e n o i d , a n d s t a r t e r r e l a y.a. Clean and tighten cable connections as necessary (pages 5-162and 5-22).b. If connections are okay, go to step 5 below.3-68
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