TM 5-3895-369-14
5-45. ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY TESTING.
This task covers:
Testing
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Tool kit, general mechanic’s: equipment
maintenance and repair
Personnel Required
MOS63G, Fuel and electrical systems repairer
Equipment Condition
Tool kit, electrical equipment: TK-101/GSQ
Multimeter, Digital AN/PSM-45
TM or Para
Condition Description
Para 4-70
Alternator removed.
Testing.
Do not, under any circumstances, short field terminal of alternator to ground. Permanent damage to
regulator may occur.
Do not disconnect voltage regulator while alternator is operating. Large voltage transient may occur
and damage regulator.
Do not disconnect alternator output lead from alternator while alternator is operating, as damping
effect of battery will be lost. The voltage will rise to an extreme value and permanent damage to
regulator may occur.
Do not remove alternator from engine without first disconnecting ground battery cable. Permanent
damage to regulator may result.
NOTE
Battery used in electrical testing must be of correct voltage, and must be in good condition and
fully charged.
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