Prerequisites for testing the alternator (Engine 113) - AR15.40-P-5009GZ
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ENGINE 113 in MODEL 164, 251
Connection diagram
| Check | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Risk of explosion caused by oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns caused by swallowing battery acid. Risk of injury caused by burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries | No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and goggles. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. |
AS54.10-Z-0001-01A | |
| Notes on battery | AH54.10-P-0001-01A | ||
| 1 | Open engine hood | Model 164 | AR88.40-P-1000GZ |
| Model 251 | AR88.40-P-1000RT | ||
| 2 | Inspect poly-V-belt | ||
| Check poly-V-belt in visible area for wear | Model 164 | AP13.22-P-1352GZ | |
| Model 251 | AP13.22-P-1352RT | ||
| 3 | Remove lower engine compartment paneling | Model 164 | AR61.20-P-1105GZ |
| Model 251 | AR61.20-P-1105RT | ||
| 4 | Check the electrical lines at the battery (G1), alternator (G2) and starter (M1) | ||
| 5 | Check ground strap between engine and body | ||
| 6 | Install lower engine compartment paneling | Model 164 | AR61.20-P-1105GZ |
| Model 251 | AR61.20-P-1105RT | ||
| 7 | Close engine hood | Model 164 | AR88.40-P-1000GZ |
| Model 251 | AR88.40-P-1000RT |