TM 5-3895-385-23-1
FIELD MAINTENANCE
BITUMINOUS MATERIAL PAVING MACHINE (BMPM)
SPN#167, FMI#18 ― ELECTRICAL CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE LOW ― MODERATELY SEVERE LEVEL
INITIAL SETUP:
Test Equipment
References -- Continued
Battery analyzer (WP 0440, Vol 3, Item 7)
WP 0388, Vol 2
Multimeter (WP 0440, Vol 3, Items 36 and 37)
WP 0401, Vol 2
Personnel Required
WP 0443, Vol 3
91L
WP 0448, Vol 3
References
WP 0451, Vol 3
WP 0277, Vol 2
Equipment Conditions
WP 0350, Vol 2
Engine off (TM 5-3895-385-10)
WP 0357, Vol 2
Engine hood assembly removed (WP 0433, Vol 2)
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
WARNING
Direct Current (DC) voltages are present at Bituminous Material Paving Machine (BMPM)
electrical components even when the unit is shut down. Avoid shorting any positive with
ground/negative. Do not ground yourself in standing water. Failure to comply may cause
injury or death to personnel and damage to equipment.
Batteries give off combustible gas. Do not smoke or use open flame when working around or
near battery. Failure to comply may cause injury or death to personnel and damage to
equipment.
Battery acid can cause burns to unprotected skin. Wear safety goggles and chemical gloves,
and avoid acid splash while working on the batteries. Failure to comply may cause injury or
death to personnel.
Do not damage batteries. Storage batteries are filled with a liquid acid that can leak from
sealed battery when case is broken. Contact with battery acid can burn skin and eyes. Wear
safety goggles and chemical gloves and avoid acid splash while handling damaged
batteries. Do not lift or move batteries using terminals. Failure to comply may cause injury or
death to personnel or damage to equipment.
