TM 5-4310-451-14
Section VI. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
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Paragraph Title
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5-73
Alternator Testing and Repair ........................................................................................5-285
5-74 Engine Starter Testing...................................................................................................5-303
5-75 Engine Starter Repair.....................................................................................................5-307
5-76
Engine Starter End Play Adjustment ...............................................................................5-327
5-77
Engine Starter Solenoid Replacement ...........................................................................5-330
5-73. ALTERNATOR TESTING AND REPAIR.
This Task Covers:
a.
Field Current Draw Test
d.
Cleaning and Inspection
b.
Alternator Output Test
e.
Component Test
c.
Disassembly
f.
Assembly
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
áAlternator removed (see paragraph 4-51)
áAbrasive cloth (Item 10, Appendix E)
áGrease (Item 22, Appendix E)
Tools/Test Equipment:
áRags (Item 35, Appendix E)
áAutomotive and electrical system shop set
áDry cleaning solvent (Item 38, Appendix E)
áMasking tape (Item 43, Appendix E)
References:
áInsulating varnish (Item 44, Appendix E)
áTM 9-214
General Safety Instructions:
áDry cleaning solvent is flammable and must not be used near open flame. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
áCompressed air used for cleaning purposes should never exceed 30 psi (207 kPa).
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