TEST OPTIONS
REASON FOR QUESTION
If battery(ies) is unserviceable,
12 vdc circuits will not operate.
KNOWN INFO
e89. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DOES NOT MAINTAIN A CHARGE
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
1.
Are batteries serviceable?
WARNING
Read WARNING
on following page.
START
NO
Engine oil pressure indicator
light illuminates.
OIL PRESS gage operates.
Engine starts.
Alternator belts OK.
YES
Charge battery(ies) (TM 9-6140-200-14)
or replace battery(ies) (para 7-46).
Faulty battery(ies).
Faulty engine oil pressure
switch.
Faulty relay K11.
Faulty dashboard cable
assembly.
Faulty engine control cable
assembly.
Faulty alternator ground strap.
Faulty alternator.
Faulty voltage regulator.
Faulty 100 AMP alternator to
reverse polarity relay 12 vdc
cable.
Faulty 200 AMP alternator to
terminal block 12 VDC cable.
Faulty 100 AMP alternator to
reverse polarity relay 24 VDC
cable.
Faulty 200 AMP alternator to
terminal block 24 VDC cable.
Battery Specific Gravity Test
TM 9-2320-365-20-1
2-1010 Change 1
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions
Engine shut down (TM 9-2320-365-10).
Materials/Parts
Wire, Elect, 50 ft (Item 77, Appendix D)
Wire, Relay Test (Item 9, Appendix E)
Nut, Self-Locking (Item 131.1, Appendix G) (100 AMP)
Nut, Self-Locking (Item 130.1, Appendix G) (200 AMP)
References
TM 9-6140-200-14
TM 9-4910-571-12&P
Tools and Special Tools
Tool Kit, Genl Mech (Item 44, Appendix C)
STE/ICE-R (Item 39, Appendix C)
Multimeter, Digital (Item 22, Appendix C)
Apron, Rubber (Item 3, Appendix C)
Gloves, Rubber (Item 13, Appendix C)
Goggles, Industrial (Item 15, Appendix C)
Tester, Antifreeze and Battery (Item 41, Appendix C)
Wrench, Torque, 0-200 lb-in. (Item 58, Appendix C)
Personnel Required
(2)
