PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-570
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 570
MAY 2000
PS 570
39
Multiple Launch Rocket System . . .
any
experienced MLRS crew
will tell you that most
of their firing problems
can be traced to
the
batteries
.
If you
want to avoid
problems, you
must give
battery PM
top
priority
.
Check electrolyte level in all batteries
To recharge, run at high idle
with fire control panel on
ere’s how to get more power for
you and your MLRS.
PMCS
Before you go to the field, check the
electrolyte level in all battery cells. If
any are low, tell your mechanic so he
can add distilled water. Once it’s added,
run the engine at high idle—1,200 to
1,400 rpm—for 15–20 minutes with
the fire control panel turned on to re-
charge the batteries.
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