TM 5-3895-373-20
2.17.
BATTERY/STARTER CIRCUIT DIAGNOSTICS.
Perform battery and starter circuit tests whenever an
apparent low charge condition is indicated, if starter will
not engage, or if sent here by another diagnostic test.
WARNING
Battery and starter circuit tests are
performed on live electrical circuits
and can present a shock or burn
hazard.
Be
very
careful
when
performing these tests.
NOTE
A
low
charge
or
high
circuit
resistance is indicated when the
starter solenoid will not fully engage,
or
engine
cranks
slowly
when
starting.
An open starter or starter control
circuit is indicated when nothing
happens when the ignition switch is
turned to the start position.
Refer
to
TM
5-3895-373-10
for
location of controls and indicators.
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