AP15.18-T-1570A | Electrical system - inspect cables for chafing points and loose connections, re-tighten | 14.2.12 |
ENGINE 441.980 in MODELS 613.355
ENGINES 402.970, 446.938 in MODEL 613.455 /485
ENGINE 457.944 in MODELS 613.358 /388
ENGINE 447, 489, 457.942 in MODEL 671
T15.18-0002-01
T54.10-0003-01
T54.10-0004-01
Starter (example)
Ground on vehicle underbody (example)
Battery (example)
| Check | ||
Danger! | Risk of explosion caused by escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of injury caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or metal spatter due to short circuit. Risk of burn injuries caused by short circuit. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or absorption of lead over the skin or orifices | No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves and clothing and safety glasses with side guards. Do not place any conductive objects on the battery and avoid any short circuit from battery positive to ground. Only fill liquid battery electrolyte (diluted sulfuric acid) into suitable and appropriately marked containers. | |
| Battery notes | All models | |
1 | Inspect cable connections at starter, alternator and at the batteries as well as the connections of the ground cables at the engine and vehicle underbody for tight connection, retighten if necessary | ||
2 | Inspect cables for routing free of chafing and for undamaged condition |