Check for loose connections/retighten cable connections of starter, alternator, batteries and ground connections

AP15.40-B-1572TA

Check for loose connections/retighten cable connections of starter, alternator, batteries and ground connections

18.03.2020

Engine

372, 374, 376, 377 in model 364, 382, 384, 688

Engine

372, 376 in model 384.0

Engine

457.9 in model 934.2, 958.4

Engine

460.984 in model 934, 938

Engine

904.9, 906.9, 924.9 in model 958.0/1

Engine

906.9, 926.9 in model 958

Tests

 Danger

Risk of fire/risk of explosion due to short circuit and escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of (burn) injury caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte/mist, short circuit and arcing. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing battery electrolyte or absorption of lead through the skin or body orifices. Risk of death due to voltage U >= 30 V AC and U >= 60 V DC.

No fires, sparks, open flames, or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing, and glasses. Pour battery acid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers.

AS54.10-Z-0001-01A

Notes on battery

AH54.10-P-0001-01A

1

Disconnect the battery ground cable

2

Check starting motor cable connections and, where appropriate, retighten loose connections

3

Check generator / alternator cable connections and, where appropriate, retighten loose connections

4

Check engine cable connections and, where appropriate, retighten loose connections

5

Check battery cable connections and, where appropriate, retighten loose connections

 Danger

Risk of fire/risk of explosion due to short circuit and escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of (burn) injury caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte/mist, short circuit and arcing. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing battery electrolyte or absorption of lead through the skin or body orifices. Risk of death due to voltage U >= 30 V AC and U >= 60 V DC.

No fires, sparks, open flames, or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing, and glasses. Pour battery acid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers.

AS54.10-Z-0001-01A

Notes on battery

AH54.10-P-0001-01A

6

Connect battery mass cable