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Section II. TROUBLESHOOTING
3-4 Troubleshooting.
Refer to the appropriate equipment manual for specific battery troubleshooting
procedures. General troubleshooting of batteries/generators/alternator system includes
the following:
PROBABLE CAUSE
SYMPTOM
No current from battery
Corroded/loose cable connection.
Battery does not stay charged.
Section Ill. MAINTENANCE
3-5 General Storage of Batteries.
Do not stack batteries on top of each other. Battery weight will push the positive and
negative posts into the battery casing. This can damage the battery plates. If batteries
are stacked, battery weight on the caps can crack or break caps or top of the battery.
Store single batteries on a platform or on boards. Elevate batteries sufficiently above
floor or ground level to keep them from dirty surfaces or water.
If necessary, fabricate a sturdy battery storage rack using 3/4 x 10 x 12 inch lumber
uprights and 2 x 4 x 38 inch lumber for shelves. Fasten (nail) the wood members
securely together and cross-brace members corner-to-corner.
3-6 Storing Batteries Before Charging.
a. Store in a cool place to minimize battery self-discharge. The hotter the storage
area, the faster batteries will self discharge,
b. Do not use the battery shop as a storage area for batteries, only store dry
charged batteries as Prescribed Load List (PLL) items.
c. Do not remove electrolyte from batteries during storage.
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