TM 5-3895-379-23-1
0032
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
SYMPTOM
STARTER DOES NOT TURN OR TURNS SLOWLY
MALFUNCTION
Starter Voltage Faulty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
WARNING
Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags and bracelets. If jewelry contacts
electrical connection, a direct short may occur resulting in injury or death and
damage to equipment.
When working on a running engine, provide shielding for exposed rotating
parts. Tools, clothing or hands can get caught and cause injury to personnel.
Never lay under roller when engine is running or while attempting to start
engine. Roller may accidentally move forward or back and cause injury or death
from crushing.
CAUTION
Operating starter for more than 30 seconds at a time can cause starter damage
due to heat buildup. After 30 seconds, starter must be stopped for 2 minutes to
allow starter to cool.
1.
Set multimeter to measure VDC.
2.
Attach positive (+) probe of multimeter to battery terminal of starter.
3.
Attach negative (-) probe of multimeter to engine block.
4.
Move from under Roller.
5.
Have assistant turn battery disconnect switch to ON position (TM 5-3895-379-10).
6.
Turn and hold engine start switch to START (full right) position (TM 5-3895-379-10) for not more
than 30 seconds.
7.
Measure voltage at battery terminal.
8.
Have assistant turn engine start switch to OFF position (TM 5-3895-379-10).
9.
Move positive (+) probe of multimeter to starter terminal of starter.
10.
Move from under Roller.
11.
Have assistant turn battery disconnect switch to ON position (TM 5-3895-379-10).
12.
Turn and hold engine start switch to START (full right) position (TM 5-3895-379-10) for not more
than 30 seconds.
13.
Measure voltage at starter terminal.
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