TM 5-3805-298-23-1
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Table 1. Engine Does Not Crank or Cranks Slowly - Continued.
036
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Battery Cables OK - Install batteries
7. Inspect battery cables (Figure 2,
Engine Does Not Crank or
in machine and connect battery cables
Item 2) at starter motor (Figure 2,
Cranks Slowly - Continued
on batteries (WP 0281).
Item 1) for damage and loose or
corroded connections.
Proceed to step 8.
Battery Cables Damaged - Replace
affected battery cables (WP 0284).
Install batteries in machine and
connect battery cables on batteries
(WP 0281).
Install left engine access panel
(WP 0350).
Proceed to Test Step 10.
Battery Cable Connections Loose or
Corroded - Clean and tighten battery
cables at starter motor.
Install batteries in machine and
connect battery cables on batteries
(WP 0281).
Install left engine access panel
(WP 0350).
Proceed to Test Step 10.
8. Turn battery disconnect and
ignition switch to ON position
(TM 5-3805-298-10).
9. Using a digital multimeter
Voltage 18 to 26 V - Proceed to step 10.
(WP 0174), test for voltage
Voltage Less Than 18 V - Replace
between battery cable connections
battery cable between battery and
(Figure 2, Item 2) at starter motor
starter motor (WP 0284).
(Figure 2, Item 1) and machine
Proceed to Test Step 10.
ground.
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