ARMY TM 9-6115-642-24
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-455-12
MARINE CORPS TM 09247A/09248A-24/2
2-11.3 Cleaning.
a.
Remove terminal cover(s) (2, Figure 2-3) from battery post(s), if applicable.
b.
Clean battery post(s) and cable terminals with battery terminal cleaner.
c.
Install terminal cover(s) (2), if removed
2-11.4 Repair.
NOTE
If cable cannot be repaired, refer to Appendix D.
a.
Remove applicable broken or damaged terminal as shown in Figure 2-3 or Figure 2-4.
b.
Slide new shrinkable tubing (4, Figure 2-3 or Figure 2-4) over cable end.
c.
Install applicable terminal to cable end as described in Appendix D.
d.
Heat shrinkable tubing (4) with heat gun until secure.
2-115 Installation
a.
Install applicable cable assembly as shown in Figure 2-3 or Figure 2-4.
b.
Connect negative battery cable terminal (1, Figure 2-3) to battery.
c. Close access doors.
NOTE
10 kW generator has maintenance free batteries.
2-12. BATTERIES.
2-12.1 Testing.
Batteries give off flammable gas. Do not smoke or use open flame when performing
maintenance. Flames and explosion could result in severe personal injury or death.
a.
Shut down generator set.
b.
Open left engine access doors and connect multimeter to battery.
c .
Using dead crank switch, crank engine for 15 seconds while observing multimeter. Voltage reading
should not drop below 9.6 volts DC and should return to 12 volts DC when cranking has stopped.
d.
Open right engine access door and connect multimeter to battery. Perform Step C above.
e . Recharge or replace batteries as necessary. After recharge, retest batteries per Step C above
f .
Close engine access doors
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