TM 5-3825-270-23&P
0008
Verify if water distributor has been started recently (within past 30 days).
CONDITION/INDICATION
Has water distributor been started recently?
DECISION
No - Attempt to start engine by holding ENGINE START/ENGINE STOP switch to ENGINE START position for
no longer than 10 seconds at a time. (TM 5-3825-270-10) If engine starts and continues to start normally
thereafter, problem is solved. If problem persists, go to test 3. (Step 3 - Are water distributor batteries at 70% or
more of full charge?) (Step 2 - Has water distributor been started recently?)
Yes - Go to step 3. (Step 3 - Are water distributor batteries at 70% or more of full charge?)
STEP 3
Are water distributor batteries at 70% or more of full charge?
WARNING
Remove all jewelry such as rings, ID tags, bracelets, etc., prior to working on or around
vehicle. Jewelry and tools can catch on equipment, contact positive electrical circuits, and
cause a direct short, severe burns, or electrical shock. Failure to comply may result in injury
or death to personnel.
1.
Push in EMERGENCY STOP switch to off position. (TM 5-3825-270-10)
2.
Open battery box cover. (TM 5-3825-270-10)
3.
Set multimeter to measure voltage.
NOTE
Water distributor is equipped with two, 12-volt batteries connected in series. Multimeter
measurements must be made from correct battery terminals to obtain 24 volt measurements.
4.
Connect red multimeter probe to positive battery terminal.
5.
Connect black multimeter probe to negative battery terminal.
POSITIVE
NEGATIVE
BATTERY
BATTERY
TERMINAL
TERMINAL
Figure 1. Battery Terminals - Step 3.
