Table 6. Electrical System Troubleshooting Procedures.

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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED

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Table 6. Electrical System Troubleshooting Procedures.

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

BATTERY SYSTEM

24 VOLTS

MAIN

DISCONNECT SW

AUX

START

RECEPTACLE

STE/ICE

SHUNT

STARTING

SYSTEM

CHARGING

SYSTEM

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NOTE

Batteries are Hot, Electrolyte is Boiling or

Excessive Use of Water.

If STE/ICE is available, perform TK Mode, NG50.

1. If temperature is over 120F

Check electrolyte temperature

(49C) and specific gravity is

and specific gravity. Refer to

1.300 or greater, batteries are

TM 9-6140-200-14, Operator's,

being overcharged. Refer to

Unit and Direct Support and

charging

system

General Maintenance Manual

troubleshooting, Malfunction

for Lead-Acid Storage Batteries.

2. If temperature is over 120F

(49C), but specific gravity is

1.225-1.235,

recharge

battery. Refer to TM 9-6140-

200-14.

NOTE

Specific Gravity Will Not Increase to 1.240

Under Charge.

If STE/ICE is available, perform TK Mode, NG50.

If specific gravity does not

Check rate of charging. Place

recover to 1.240 in 25 hours of

battery on charge, ensuring that

charging, replace battery

cells are gassing freely. Maintain

(WP 0100 00). Refer to TM 9-

charge rate slightly below heavy

6140-200-14.

gassing.

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