TM-5-5420-202-10

TM 5-5420-202-10

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INSPECTION

Electrolyte Level Inspection

WARNING

• Battery acid (electrolyte) and corrosion can cause serious burns. Safety goggles and acid

resistant rubber gloves must be worn when working around batteries. If electrolyte or

corrosion make contact with skin, eyes, or clothing, immediately f ush contacted area with

water and obtain medical attention. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury or death.

• Batteries may give off explosive gasses. DO NOT smoke, use open f ame, make sparks,

or create other ignition sources around the battery. Failure to comply may result in

personnel injury or death.

• Personnel may be burned if jewelry or a tool contacts a battery terminal. Remove all

jewelry such as rings, ID tags, watches, etc. Failure to comply may result in personnel

injury or death.

NOTE

For further maintenance, refer to TM 9-6140-200-14.

1. Remove six caps (Figure 2, Item 4) from batteries (Figure 2, Item 3).

2. Inspect battery f ll hole (Figure 2, Item 1) for electrolyte level. If batteries are equipped with split ring (Figure 2,

Item 2), electrolyte level must be filled to bottom of split ring. If electrolyte level is low or is boiling, notify

f eld maintenance.

3. Install six caps (Figure 2, Item 4) on batteries (Figure 2, Item 3).

4. If electrolyte level was low and water was added, start engine. Run engine for 15 minutes to mix electrolyte

with water and charge batteries.

Figure 2.

Battery Electrolyte Inspection.

END OF TASK

5. Inspect terminal posts (Figure 2, Item 5), clamps (Figure 2, Item 6), cables (Figure 2, Item 7), and batteries

(Figure 2, Item 3) for corrosion. If corrosion is present, notify f eld maintenance to clean and coat parts with

metal surface protection.

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