Figure 27. Installation and mounting arrangement of fabricated wedges for holding
starter pinion gear in position for engagement of torque arm hook or jaw.
Read the voltage condition of the bat-
by setting the voltage selector switch (41-A) as speci-
fied in a above, will determine which circuit (6-, 12-, or
24-volt) need be recharged which can be accomplished
ing should be 24 volts or a few volts
b y methods specified in (1) through (3) below, also,
a b o v e for an adequate 24-volt check
a battery cable length of 36 inches is provided. This
(6- or 12-volt check should read ac-
allows the battery to be removed from the battery
c o r d i n g l y ) . Place the battery on-off
c o m p a r t m e n t so that the electrolyte can be checked
w i t h a hydrometer (the test stand under part number
s w i t c h (41-B) in the "OFF" position
7336-3 has a sliding platform which can be pulled
outward for checking the batteries). Refer to TM
lector switch (23) to the "EXT
9 - 6 1 4 0 - 2 0 0 - 1 5 for details covering storage batteries
VOLTS" position. If voltage readings
c h a r g i n g procedures.
a r e several volts below the readings
(1) 6-Volt battery charging procedures.
s p e c i f i e d above, connect the battery
(a) Connect the batteries to the battery
charger as prescribed in b below (also
charging circuit (specified as hook-
see note in b b e l o w ) .
up for battery charger (4, fig. 9) by
Note. It is also advisable to check the
connecting the external dc voltmeter
batteries with a hydrometer for specific
positive and negative binding posts
gravity. Refer to TM 9-6140-200-15 for
(3, fig. 9) to the battery charge posi-
details.
tive and negative binding posts (2,
b. Connecting and Setting the Battery
fig. 9)
and to
the "-6V"
and "+12"
Charger.
b a t t e r y connections located in the
N o t e . The procedures for checking the various bat-
b a t t e r y compartment as illustrated
t e r y voltage conditions (6-volt, 12-volt, and 24-volt)