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TM 5-3805-298-23-2
FIELD MAINTENANCE
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BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM TESTS, INSPECTIONS, AND ADJUSTMENTS
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Battery Tests, Battery Charging, Charging System Test
INITIAL SETUP
Materials/Parts
Tools and Special Tools
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Tool Kit, General Mechanic's
Rag, Wiping (WP 0430, Item 27)
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(WP 0431, Item 162)
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References
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WP 0281
Analyzer, Battery, Digital w/Case
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WP 0398
(WP 0431, Item 10)
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Brush, Battery Terminal Cleaner, Battery Post
(WP 0431, Item 26)
Charger, Battery (WP 0431, Item 28)
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BATTERY TESTS
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1. Turn ignition switch and battery disconnect switch to the OFF position (TM 5-3805-298-10).
2. Disconnect battery cables from each battery (WP 0281).
3. If equipped with arctic start kit, disconnect battery cables from each arctic start kit battery (WP 0398).
4. Clean battery post using battery terminal brush.
5. Using digital battery analyzer, test each battery.
NOTE
Battery type and rating are located on battery label.
a. If battery analyzer displays GOOD BATTERY, battery is OK. Connect battery cables to each battery
(WP 0281). If equipped with arctic start kit, connect battery cables to each arctic start kit battery
(WP 0398).
b. If battery analyzer displays GOOD RECHARGE, charge battery. Refer to Battery Charging in this work
package. Connect battery cables to each battery (WP 0281). If equipped with arctic start kit, connect
battery cables to each arctic start kit battery (WP 0398).
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If battery analyzer displays CHARGE & RETEST, charge battery. Refer to Battery Charging in this work
package. If battery failed retest, replace battery (WP 0281 or WP 0398).
d. If battery analyzer displays REPLACE BATTERY, battery failed test. Replace battery (WP 0281 or
WP 0398).
END OF TASK
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