| |
TM 10-4320-307-10
Table 2-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Cont)
Item
Location
Not Fully
No.
Interval
Item to
Procedure
Mission Capable
Check/Service
if:
65
Weekly
Alternator
WARNING
There is evi-
Engine must be shut down when inspecting al-
dence of arcing,
ternator (1) otherwise death or injury may re-
overheating,
sult.
binding, or crack-
CAUTION
ing. Alternator
light stays on at
Avoid grounding or shorting the alternator,
startup or lights
otherwise damage may occur.
during operation.
Inspect alternator (1) for looseness.
Listen for noisy operation.
Check alternator (1) operation for evidence of binding or V-
belt (2) slip.
Visually inspect wire for loose ring terminals, loose connections
at alternator posts (3), corrosion at ring terminals or alternator
posts, burn marks at connections (arcing), damaged insulation,
burned or melted insulation (overheating), and frayed or worn
spiral wrap tubing.
Visually inspect alternator bearing support (4) for cracks or dis-
coloration due to overheating.
Visually inspect voltage regulator (5) for looseness.
2-55
|