TM 55-1510-219-MTF
SECTION III. TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL. This section contains troubleshooting information that has
been referenced in Section II checklist. This section lists possible
conditions, abnormal conditions and indications and probable causes.
The information is to be used only as a quick reference and may not be
all-encompassing.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE A - STARTING
CONDITION
PROBABLE CAUSE
A1.
Both starters inoperative
a.
Battery relay inoperative.
b.
Low battery.
c.
Loose connection or open circuit between battery and
power cabinet.
A2.
One starter inoperative.
a.
Starter relay inoperative.
b.
Poor ground at starter.
c.
Open circuit.
d.
Defective starting motor.
e.
Switch defective.
f.
Defective generator control panel.
g.
Circuit breaker tripped.
A3.
Engine slow to start or does not start.
a.
Low battery.
b.
High resistance in starter circuit.
c.
Defective starter-generator.
d.
Defective generator control panel.
A4.
Excessive starting RPM.
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