TM 5-3805-281-10
Maintenance
PRECAUTIONS FOR ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR
6. Connect batteries or a booster battery in the correct
When batteries are connected, follow these rules:
polarity (positive [+] to positive [+] and negative [-]
to negative [-]).
1. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable when you
work on or near alternator or regulator.
7. Do not disconnect the batteries when engine is
running and alternator is charging.
2. DO NOT TRY TO POLARIZE ALTERNATOR OR
REGULATOR.
8. Disconnect battery cables before you connect
battery charger to the batteries.
3. Be sure alternator wires are correctly connected
BEFORE you connect batteries.
4. Do not ground alternator output terminal.
5. Do not disconnect or connect any alternator or
regulator wires while batteries are connected or
while alternator is operating.
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