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Table 4-2. Organizational Maintenance Troubleshooting
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. ENGINE FAILS TO CRANK OR CRANKS VERY SLOWLY
WARNING
CAUSTIC CHEMICALS IN BATTERIES
Severe burns or blindness may result if battery electrolyte comes in
contact with skin or eyes. Rinse skin and eyes thoroughly with cold
water if in contact with electrolyte.
BATTERIES GENERATE FLAMMABLE GAS
Leave battery vent plugs installed while battery is being charged.
Charge battery in a well-ventilated area.
Do not smoke or use open flame or spark-producing equipment in
the vicinity of charging battery.
Step 1. Check for weak batteries or dirty, corroded, or loose battery cable connections:
a. Remove battery box cover and check batteries with hydrometer.
NOTE
Distilled water or a good grade drinking water (excluding
mineral water) may be used.
Add distilled water to batteries as needed. Recharge batteries or
replace if defective.
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