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TM 5-2410-241-23-1
FIELD MAINTENANCE
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BATTERY TESTS AND BATTERY CHARGING
0030
INITIAL SETUP
Tools and Special Tools
References
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Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (WP 0302, Item
WP 0155
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65)
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Equipment Condition
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Battery Analyzer (6130-01-510-9594) (WP
Machine parked (TM 5-2410-241-10)
0302, Item 68)
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Battery Charger (6130-01-510-9594) (WP
Estimated Time to Complete
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0302, Item 68)
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1.0 Hr
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Post Terminal Cleaner (S0136) (WP 0302,
Item 68)
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Materials/Parts
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Rag, Wiping (WP 0303, Item 24)
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BATTERY TESTS
00030
1. Turn ignition switch and battery disconnect switch to the OFF position (TM 5-2410-241-10).
2. Disconnect battery cables from each battery (WP 0155).
3. If equipped with arctic kit heater, disconnect battery cables from each arctic kit heater battery (WP 0155).
4. Clean battery post using battery terminal cleaner.
5. Using battery analyzer, test each battery.
a. If battery analyzer displays GOOD BATTERY, battery is OK. Connect battery cables to each battery (WP
0155). If equipped with arctic kit heater, connect battery cables to each arctic kit heater battery (WP 0155).
b. If battery analyzer displays GOOD RECHARGE, charge battery. Refer to Battery Charging in this work
package. Connect battery cables to each battery (WP 0155). If equipped with arctic kit heater, connect
battery cables to each arctic kit heater battery (WP 0155).
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If battery analyzer displays CHARGE & RETEST, charge battery. Refer to Battery Charging in this work
package. If battery failed retest, replace battery (WP 0155).
d. If battery analyzer displays REPLACE BATTERY, battery failed test. Replace battery (WP 0155).
END OF TASK
00030
1. Connect positive (red) clip of battery charger to positive post on battery, and connect negative clip of battery
charger to chassis ground.
2. Turn battery charger switch ON.
3. Charge battery until the green Charge Complete LED is illuminated.
4. Charge will terminate when charge current drops below one ampere.
5. When charge is complete, test battery. Refer to Battery Tests in this work package.
END OF TASK
END OF WORK PACKAGE
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