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ALTERNATOR NOT CHARGING

TM-55-1905-222-14 Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM-8) (ROHR and Gunderson Models) (1905-01-284-2647 AND 1905-01-284-2648) Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TM 55-1905-222-14

Troubleshooting - Continued

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - Continued

Step 3.

Check for cracked or damaged housing

Notify unit maintenance

Step 4.

Check to see If drive belts are worn or defective

Notify unit maintenance

Step 5.

Check to see if alternator bearings are worn

Notify unit maintenance

4. BATTERIES WILL NOT HOLD CHARGE

Step 1.

Check to see if battery cables are loose or terminals are corroded

Clean and tighten as necessary

Step 2.

Check to see if battery water level is low

Add water

Step 3.

Test to see if batteries are defective

Notify unit maintenance

5. ELECTRICAL SWITCHES FAIL TO START ENGINE

Step 1.

Check to see if batteries are dead

Notify unit maintenance.

Step 2.

Check to see if wiring/switches are defective

Notify unit maintenance

Step 3.

Check to see if control valve solenoid is defective

Notify direct support maintenance

Step 4.

Check hydrostart accumulators for proper pressure

Step 5.

Check hydrostart valve alignment

Step 6

To isolate the problem to either the electrical or the hydraulic system, prepare to start the diesel and

depress the control valve solenoid manual release button If the engine starts It is an electrical

problem If no start, It is a hydraulic related problem

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