TM 5-3895-369-l4
Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. lf jewelry contacts battery terminal, a direct
short may result in instant heating of tools, damage to equipment, and injury or death to personnel.
BATTERY CABLE INSPECTION
(1) Open right engine door (para 2-14).
(2) Check for loose, dirty, or damaged
connections and battery cables (pare
4-90).
(a) if cables and/or connections
are faulty, batteries will not
maintain proper voltage.
(b) if cables and/or connections
are ok, indicates faulty starter
motor cables and/or
connections.
STARTER MOTOR CABLE
INSPECTION
(1) Open right engine door (pare 2-14).
(2) Check for loose, dirty, or damaged
connections and starter cables
(a) if cables and/or connections
are faulty, repair/replace
(b) lf cables and/or connections
are ok, indicates faulty solenoid
ignition switch.
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