TM 9-2320-285-10
2-12. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (Continued)
Table 2-1. Operator PMCS (Continued)
B - Before
D - During
A - After
W - Weekly
M - Monthly
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
ITEM
PROCEDURE: Check for and have repaired,
Equipment is Not
NO
B
D
AWM
filled, or adjusted as neededReady/Available If:
5
BATTERIES
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is tox-
ic and corrosive Use pro-
tective goggles and gloves
when removing battery caps
and checking electrolyte.
Avoid contact with skin,
eyes, clothes, and don't
breathe vapors Do not
smoke or use an open flame
near batteries To do so
could cause serious injury
or death due to batteries
exploding.
a. Check battery compartment for
broken hasp or hinge, cracks in
cover, and loose mounting bolts.
Clean bolts (Ref TM 9-6140-200-14)
b. Check battery fluid level
c. Check terminals for damage or
Any terminal damage or
corrosion. Inspect for cracked
cracked case.
casing and burned, broken, or
loose battery terminal posts
(Ref TM 9-6140-200-14).
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