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Driving conditions
are too stressful
Use
only
on
generally
level
ground.
Extreme
temperatures can also affect running time.
Charge the 12V battery. A new battery should have
been charged for at least 18 hours before using the
HMMWV M1045A2 TOW Missile Carrier for the first
time. After first-time use, recharge the 12V battery for at
least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the 12V
battery longer than 30 hours.
Check all connectors. Make sure the battery connector is
tightly plugged into the charger connector and that the
charger is plugged into wall.
Undercharged
battery
Make sure the power flow to the wall outlet is "ON"
Overcharged battery Do not charge the 12V battery longer than 30 hours.
12V battery is old
and will not accept
full charge
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does
not last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 2 years
depending on the HMMWV M1045A2 TOW Missile
Carrier use and use conditions. Replace the 12V battery
with a 12 Volt (7 Amp/hr.) battery. Do not substitute
parts.
Short run time
Driving conditions
are too stressful
Use
only
on
generally
level
ground.
Extreme
temperatures can also affect running time
Charge the 12V battery. A new battery should have
been charged for at least 18 hours before using the
Humvee for the first time. After first-time use, recharge
the 12V battery for at least 14 hours after each use.
Never charge the 12V battery longer than 30 hours.
Check all connectors. Make sure the battery connector is
tightly plugged into the charger connector and that the
charger is plugged into wall.
Undercharged
battery
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is "ON".
12V Battery need
charging
After approximately 15 minutes of constant use, the
12V battery needs charging.
12V battery is old
and will not accept
full charge
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does
not last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 2 years
depending on the HMMWV M1045A2 TOW Missile
Carrier use and use conditions. Replace the battery with
a 12 Volt (7 Amp/hr.) battery. Do not substitute parts.
HMMWV M1045A2
TOW Missile Carrier
is overloaded
Make sure you do not overload the HMMWV M1045A2
TOW Missile Carrier by towing objects behind the
vehicle.
HMMWV
M1045A2 TOW
Missile Carrier
runs sluggishly
Driving conditions
are too stressful
Use
only
on
generally
level
ground.
Extreme
temperatures can also affect running time.
Electrical switch
damage
The electrical switches can become corroded due
to exposure to water or moisture, or can jam due
to loose dirt, sand or gravel.
Sometimes the
HMMWV
M1045A2 TOW
Missile Carrier
doesn't run, but
other time it does
Loose wire or loose
connector
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the
battery connector is tightly plugged into the HMMWV
M1045A2 TOW Missile Carrier harness connector, and
that there are no loose wires around the motor.
