Table 2-3. Electrical Troubleshooting (Contd).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Test 8. Test battery voltage after cranking load is applied.
Step 1. Set multimeter to 50-volt range.
Step 2. Connect multimeter directly across battery terminal posts: positive lead to positive post,
and negative lead to negative post.
Step 3. Engage emergency stop control and crank engine for 15 seconds (TM 9-2320-272-10).
Voltage reading should be 20 volts or more after cranking has stopped.
a. If battery voltage is less than 20 volts, perform malfunction 2.
b. If battery voltage exceeds 20 volts, replace starter (para. 3-82).
Step 4. Disengage emergency stop control and crank engine (TM 9-2320-272-10).
If engine still cranks slowly, notify DS maintenance.
END OF TESTING!
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