TM 5-3825-270-23&P
FIELD MAINTENANCE
BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE READS HIGH
INITIAL SETUP:
References (cont.)
Tools and Special Tools
Control Panel Battery Voltage Gauge
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive
Replacement (WP 0087)
(WP 0225, Table 1, Item 12)
Engine Does Not Crank (WP 0006)
Multimeter (WP 0225, Table 1, Item 4)
General Wire Harness Repair (WP 0099)
Open/Close Battery Box Cover (TM
Personnel Required
5-3825-270-10)
Construction Equipment Repairer 91L (2)
Water Distributor Operator Manual (TM
5-3825-270-10)
References
Alternator And Bracket Replacement (WP 0081)
Equipment Condition
Batteries Servicing And Testing (WP 0082)
Engine OFF. (TM 5-3825-270-10)
Battery Replacement (WP 0086)
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE READS HIGH
STEP 1
Are 24.2 to 25.4 VDC measured at batteries with multimeter?
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.
Open battery box cover. (TM 5-3825-270-10)
2.
Setup 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.
3.
Connect red multimeter lead to positive battery terminal.
4.
Connect black multimeter lead to negative battery terminal.
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