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TM 5-4320-305-10
Table 2-2. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services - Continued
B - Before Operation
D - During Operation
A - After Operation
W - Weekly
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
ITEM
PROCEDURE
Equipment is Not
NO
B
D
A
W
Ready/Available If:
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Alternator (1).
There is evidence
of arcing, over-
heating, binding,
WARNING
or cracking.
Engine must be shut down when inspecting
alternator.
CAUTION
Avoid grounding or shorting the alternator.
Never disconnect battery while alternator is
operating.
Remove negative battery cable from battery
before tightening connections on alternator.
Avoid making contact across the two battery
posts. This can result in severe arcing.
Visually inspect wire for loose ring terminals (2), loose con-
nection at alternator post (3), corrosion at ring terminals
(2) or alternator posts (3), burn marks at connections
(arcing), damaged insulation (4), burned or melted insulation
(overheating), and frayed or worn spiral wrap tubing (5).
Visually inspect alter-
nator bearing support
(6) for cracks or dis-
coloration due to
overheating.
Visually inspect volt-
age regulator (7) for
looseness.
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