TM 5-3805-254-20-1
ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 11
Check ground wire (8) from starter motor (2) to engine (9) for loose, corroded, or broken
condition.
a
If ground wire (8) is loose at starter motor (2), tighten nut (4) using 3/4-inch box-end
wrench.
b
If ground wire (8) is loose at engine (9), tighen screw (10) using 9/16-inch box-end
wrench.
c
If ground wire (8) is corroded at starter motor (2), unscrew and take nut (4) and
ground wire (8) off ground stud (7) using 3/4-inch box-end wrench. Clean ground
stud (7) and ground wire (8) using wire brush. Place ground wire (8) on ground stud
(7) and screw on and tighten nut (4) using 3/4-inch box-end wrench.
d
If ground wire (8) is corroded at engine (9), unscrew and take off screw (10) and
ground strap (8) using 9/16-inch box-end wrench.Clean ground strap (8) and engine
(9) mating surface using wire brush. Place screw (10) and ground wire (8) in position
and screw in and tighten using 9/16-inch box-end wrench.
e
If ground wire (8) is broken, replace (page 2-896).
f
If ground wire (8) is not loose, corroded, or broken, go to step 12.
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