TM 5-3805-280-10
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Problem
Solution
Frozen battery
Replace battery. Keep battery fully
charged in cold weather.
Low Battery Output
Low water level
Add water.
Dirty or wet battery top, causing
Clean and wipe battery top dry.
discharge
Corroded or loose battery cables
Clean and tighten battery cables.
Broken battery post
Wiggle battery post by hand. If post
wiggles or turns, replace battery.
Low battery voltage
Measure 'stabilized' battery voltage.
Stabilize voltage by actuating horn
for 30 seconds. If stabilized voltage
is below 24 volts, charge battery.
Battery cell
Measure specific gravity of each cell.
If more than 50 points between cells,
replace battery.
Starter Will Not Turn
Battery undercharged or dead
Recharge or replace battery.
Battery cables making poor
Clean connections.
connections
Fusible link
Replace fusible link.
Key switch
Go to your authorized dealer.
Starter relay
Go to your authorized dealer.
Starter solenoid
Go to your authorized dealer.
Starter
Repair or replace starter motor.
Starter pinion jammed in flywheel
Repair or replace starter.
gear
Engine
Go to your authorized dealer.
Starter Solenoid Chatters
Poor connections at batteries or
Clean connections.
starter
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