PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-588

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 588

NOVEMBER 2001
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-588 - Page 23 of 32
PS 588
Operators, make sure each battery
has at least four fasteners. If it doesn't,
the battery can't be secured and the
MGS will start showing faults.
Replacement fasteners can be ordered
Make sure each fastener has a
retaining clip. Without a clip,
the fastener will disappear. If
the clip is missing, get your
armorer to lockwire the fastener.
That actually works better than
the clip.
PS 588
NOV 01
42
TOW 2 Missile System.
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very battery should be charged at least every 30 days. To keep track, write the
charging date on a piece of tape and stick it to the top of the battery.
If you charge correctly but the battery still
doesn't have much power, dirty connectors
could be the problem. So, clean both battery
and charger connectors with denatured alco-
hol and a swab made from a clean cloth and
a stick. Then discharge and recharge again.
Sometimes chargers just
plain go bad. If three or
more batteries fail to take a
charge, have support check
the charger.
When the TOW 2 is back
home, store batteries in a
dry, cool place. Heat and
humidity weaken batteries.
Battery
PM will
connect
you to
the
force!
Put charging
date on top
of battery
At least four wing fasteners?
Clean both
battery and
charger
connectors
A weak MGS battery
makes for a no-go
TOW. To keep the TOW
on its toes, good
battery PM is a must.
and it begins with
you,
repairmen.
It’s
no
use!
I’ve
lost the
force!
You’ve
got to
fire
now!
Lockwire is good replacement
for retaining clip
588. 42-43 (C)
9/30/01
5:18 PM
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