TM 5-4240-5501-148P
STARTERS
Starter Generator 12V
CHECKING
12
VOLT
STARTER
GENERATOR
SYSTEMS
The following tools and materials should be available.
1.
Hydrometer
2.
Battery cable and terminal cleaning tool
3.
Hand tools for tightening belts and connections
4.
Baking soda and water
5.
Briggs & Stratton 19236 VOA meter or Eico
Model 540 Readi-Tester.
6.
4 to 6 amp taper battery charger
CHECKING BATTERY
Check for clean, corrosion-free and tight connections.
Hydrometer reading should be a minimum of 1.225 and
each cell should read within less than .050 variation after
charging. Battery must meet these conditions before
conducting starter generator tests.
Fig. 132 - wiring Diagram
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