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
94
Initial 500
Batteries and
WARN I N G
Engine
Battery Cables
Hours (or
at first oil
change)
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.
C AU T I O N
To reduce battery damage, check battery compartment for
corrosion (greenish/white powder) and DO NOT jerk or
pull on battery cables during visual inspection. Failure to
follow this caution may result in damage to equipment.
a. Open right rear access door.
b. Check battery holddown for
Holddown is loose or
damaged.
looseness or damage.
c. Inspect battery for a cracked
Battery case is cracked or
leaks are evident.
case and evidence of leaking.
N OT E
Original equipment batteries are maintenance-free, and
do not have removable caps.
d. Check for missing, broken, split, Damage is noted.
or frayed battery cables.
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