CAPACITOR AND CAPACITOR START RELAY REPLACEMENT

TM 9-2320-312-24-1

CAPACITOR AND CAPACITOR START RELAY REPLACEMENT

THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS

Capacitor: Removal, Installation

Relay: Removal, Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Materials/Parts

Maintenance Level

Insulating varnish, electrical, dielectric (Item 34,

Unit

MAC Reference

Strap, tiedown (Item 57, WP 0165 00)

Group 170

Tag, marker (Item 58, WP 0165 00)

RPSTL Reference

References

Group 170, Figures 4 and 12

Tools and Special Tools

Equipment Condition

Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 35, WP 0166 00)

Battery cables disconnected (WP 0115 00)

WARNING

To avoid injury, eye protection, protective clothing, and gloves must be worn when working around

capacitors. Capacitors contain an electrolyte that is a potassium hydroxide solution. Potassium hydrox-

ide is highly corrosive and can cause serious burns. If capacitor case becomes cracked, leaking electro-

lyte can result in fumes that are hazardous to inhale. If electrolyte makes contact with skin, eyes or

clothing, take immediate action to stop the corrosive burning effects. Failure to follow these procedures

may result in death or serious injury to personnel.

Remove all jewelry such as rings, ID tags, watches, and bracelets, when working around capacitors. If

jewelry or a tool contacts a capacitor terminal, a direct short may result, causing instant heating and

electric shock at the point of short circuit. Damage to equipment and injury to personnel could result.

When servicing this vehicle, performing maintenance, or disposing of materials such as engine coolant,

transmission fluid, lubricants, battery acids or batteries, consult your unit/local hazardous waste dis-

posal center or safety office for local regulatory guidance. If further information is needed, please con-

tact The Army Environmental Hotline at 1-800-872-3845.

DO NOT perform capacitor maintenance without first disconnecting battery cables. Failure to follow

this warning will result in electrical shock.

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