TM 5-3805-280-10
Troubleshooting
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Symptom
Problem
Solution
Nothing Works
Battery
Recharge or replace.
Fusible link
Replace fusible link.
Battery cables making poor
Clean connections.
connections
Batteries Undercharged
Loose or corroded connections
Clean and tighten or replace
batteries.
Alternator/fan belt tension adjuster
Go to your authorized dealer.
Alternator not charging
Go to your authorized dealer.
Fuse
Replace fuse.
Key switch
Replace key switch.
Batteries Will Not Take A Charge
Loose or corroded connections
Clean and tighten.
Low battery power
Install new batteries.
Alternator not charging
Go to your authorized dealer.
Battery Uses Too Much Water
Cracked battery case
Replace battery.
High ambient temperature
Refill with water.
Shorted cell
Check if one or more cells take more
water than the others. Check specific
gravity.
Battery being overcharged
Go to your authorized dealer.
Cracked Battery Case
No battery hold down clamp
Replace battery and install hold
down clamp.
Loose battery hold down clamp
Replace battery and install hold
down clamp.
Battery hold down clamp too tight
Replace battery and install battery
hold down clamp correctly.
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