TM 5-3820-276-10-2
0181
ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK - PAC - Continued
MALFUNCTION
Battery cable disconnected, loose, damaged, or corroded.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Position battery disconnect switch to O (Off) position (Figure 2).
BATTERY
DISCONNECT
OFF
ON
SWITCH
POSITION
POSITION
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Figure 2.
Battery Disconnect Switch.
WARNING
DO NOT allow battery acid to contact eyes, skin, or fabric. Upon contact with
eyes or skin, immediately flush with water, apply first aid and obtain medical
attention. DO NOT lean over battery when connecting or disconnecting battery
cables. DO NOT allow negative and positive cables to touch each other. Keep
open flame or sparks away from battery vent holes. ALWAYS wear eye
protection when working with batteries. Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
2.
Visually verify if battery cable terminals are disconnected, damaged, or corroded (WP 0201).
a.
If visually disconnected, damaged, or corroded, notify maintenance.
b.
If battery cable terminals are connected and not loose, damaged or corroded, proceed to
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