TM 5-3895-370-14&P5-33.ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY TESTING.This task covers:a. Regulator test (open)b. Regulator test (shorted)INITIAL SETUPToolsPersonnel RequiredTool kit, general mechanic's: equipmentMOS63G, Fuel and electrical systems repairermaintenance and repairEquipment ConditionTool kit, electrical equipment: TK-101/GSQTM or ParaCondition DescriptionPara 4-63Alternator removed.Multimeter, Digital AN/PSM-45WARNINGRemove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry contactsbattery terminal, a direct short may result in instant heating of tools, damage toequipment, and injury or death to personnel.CAUTION·Do not, under any circumstances, short field terminal of alternator to ground.Permanent damage to regulator may occur.·Do not disconnect voltage regulator while alternator is operating. Largevoltage transient may occur and damage regulator.·Do not disconnect alternator output lead from alternator while alternator isoperating, as damping effect of battery will be lost. The voltage will rise to anextreme value and permanent damage to regulator may occur.·Do not remove alternator from engine without first disconnecting groundbattery cable. Permanent damage to regulator may result.NOTEBattery used in electrical testing must be of correct voltage and must be in goodcondition and fully charged.5-83
Integrated Publishing, Inc. - A (SDVOSB) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
