TM 9-2320-366-10-1
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (All Models) (Cont)
Location
Item
No.
Interval
Item to
Check/
Service
Crewmember
Procedure
Not Fully
Mission Capable
If:
WARNING
• Lead-acid battery gases can explode. Do not smoke, have open
flames, or make sparks around a battery, especially if caps are off.
Battery may give off gas which can explode. Failure to comply
may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
• Remove rings, bracelets, wristwatches, neck chains, and any other
jewelry before working around vehicle. Jewelry may catch on
equipment or may short across an electrical circuit or battery
terminal. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to
personnel.
CAUTION
When operating in outside temperatures above 90F (32C), battery
fluid levels must be checked daily. Failure to comply may result in
damage to equipment.
48
Weekly
Batteries
a. Open battery cover
(para 3-8a).
b. Check for damaged
casing, terminal
posts, and security of
mounting. Check
that cable clamps
are secure. Notify
Unit Maintenance if
defects are found.
b. One or more
batteries are
missing, un-
serviceable, or
leaking.
Battery cable
clamps are
loose.
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