TM 5-3805-293-10
0013
Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
with Lubrication Information - Continued.
LOCATION
ITEM TO
ITEM
MAN-
CHECK/
NOT FULLY MISSION
NO.
INTERVAL HOURS
SERVICE
PROCEDURE
CAPABLE IF:
RIGHT SIDE
AND REAR
91
Monthly
Batteries
WARN I N G
To avoid injury, eye protection and acid-resistant gloves
must be worn when working around batteries. DO NOT
smoke, use open flame, make sparks, or create other igni-
tion sources around batteries. If a battery is giving off
gases, it can explode and cause injury. Remove all jewelry
such as rings, ID tags, watches, and bracelets. If jewelry
or a tool contacts a battery terminal, a direct short will
result in instant heating, damage to equipment, and injury
to personnel.
Sulfuric acid contained in batteries can cause serious
burns. If battery corrosion or electrolyte makes contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing, take immediate action to stop
the corrosive burning effects. Failure to follow these pro-
cedures may cause death or serious injury to personnel.
DO NOT use compressed air to clean batteries. Use a
clean, dry rag.
a. Open right rear access door.
b. Check battery holddown for
Holddown is loose or
looseness or damage.
damaged.
c. Inspect battery for a cracked
Battery case is cracked or
case and evidence of leaking.
leaks are evident.
d. Check for missing, broken, split, Damage is noted.
or frayed battery cables.
e. Check for damaged battery
Damage is noted.
posts.
f. Check electrolyte level in each
cell unless equipped with
maintenance-free batteries. If level
is low, fill with distilled or clean
drinking water to bottom of filler
opening.
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