TM 9-2330-356-14
Maintenance Instructions.
b.
(1) Cleaning Battery Area. Use baking soda or
ammonia, then flush battery and cables with water.
NOTE
Add distilled water only. Do not add electro-
lyte.
(2) Filling Battery Cells. Add distilled water to
each cell until the fluid level rises to just below the ring at
the bottom of the cell opening. Do not overfill. Too much
water can cause poor performance and corrosion around
the battery.
Air Reservoirs
a. Draining Water From Reservoir. The reservoirs are
located beneath the semitrailer in front of the axles
of water from the tanks. Open each drain cock every day
and allow water to flow out. Then, close the drain cocks.
Inspect. Check that mounting screws holding the
b.
(3) Check cables (fig. 3-23) for frayed insulation.
reservoirs are tight and that brackets and water drain
If insulation is worn or frayed, notify unit maintenance.
cocks are not bent or damaged. Notify unit maintenance if
any parts need replacing or tightening.
(4) Check for loose terminals. Tighten if loose.
Hose Troughs
(5) Remove vent fill covers and check electrolyte
Cleaning. Dirt and water may collect in the hose
a.
level. Electrolyte level must be just below the ring at the
troughs after a period of time. Remove the hoses from the
bottom of each cell opening. If electrolyte level is low, fill
troughs and remove any debris. Check that water drain
using instructions in paragraph 3-6 b.
holes are open.
(6) Install cover with two wingnuts and washers.
Inspect. Check hose troughs for damage and
b.
missing parts. If found, notify unit maintenance.
Cabinets and Cabinet Doors
Piping Assembly.
a.
(1) Cleaning. Remove daily any dirt and debris
that may collect in the piping assembly.
(2) Inspect. Report any damage to the piping
control to unit maintenance.
Hose Reel Cabinet (M969, M969A1, M970, and
b.
M970A1).
(1) Cleaning. Remove daily any dirt and debris
that may collect in the hose reel cabinet.
(2) Inspect. Report any damage to the hose reel
cabinet to unit maintenance.
(3) Lubrication. Lubricate the cabinet door
hinges and latches weekly with engine oil (Section I,
