TM-9-2320-361-24-1
2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 1 OF 2
AUGUST 2006
TM-9-2320-361-24-1 - Page 201 of 1176
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
2. STARTER MOTOR
OPERATES, BUT
ENGINE CRANKS
SLOWLY (Contd)
Test 7. Test positive cable 6 voltage drop
from batteries to starter motor
solenoid.
1. Set multimeter to voltage range
that will measure tenths of a
volt.
2. Connect multimeter positive lead
to positive terminal post on
batteries and negative lead to
lug 2 on starter motor solenoid.
NOTE
A voltage reading exceeding 0.4 volts
indicates loose or corroded connection.
3. Crank engine
(TM 9-2320-361-10) and observe
multimeter.
Test 8. Test battery voltage while
cranking engine.
1. Set multimeter to voltage range
that will measure 24 VDC.
2. Connect multimeter directly
across battery terminal posts,
and connect negative lead
against negative post.
Clean and tighten cable connections
at batteries, starter, and chassis
(WP 0126 00 and WP 0088 00).
TM 9-2320-361-24-1
0012 00
0012 00-17
BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (Contd)
Table 2. Starting System Troubleshooting Procedure (Contd).
TEST 7
STEP 2
2
POSITIVE
TERMINAL
POST
LUG 2
BATTERIES
7
6
68
NEGATIVE
TERMINAL
POST
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