TM 9-2350-277-10
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES -- Continued
0090 00
ITEM
INTERVAL
MAN-
ITEM TO BE
CREWMEMBER
EQUIPMENT
NO.
HOUR
CHECKED OR
PROCEDURE
NOT READY/
SERVICED
AVAILABLE
IF:
93
Weekly
Batteries
WARNING
Don't smoke, have open flames,
or make sparks around batteries,
especially if the caps are off. Batteries
can explode and cause injury or death.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog
tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry contacts
battery terminals, a direct short will
result in instant heating of metals,
damage to equipment, and injury to
personnel.
If batteries are frozen, do NOT attempt
to slave start vehicle. Explosion can
occur causing injury to personnel and
damage to equipment.
CAUTION
In cold weather, unit maintenance must
charge batteries immediately after
adding water. This allows water to
combine with electrolyte and prevent
freezing.
Battery
a.
Check electrolyte level in carrier batteries
missing or
damaged.
b.
Check that vent holes in caps are clear
before installing caps.
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