TM-5-5420-202-20-3

M60A1 CHASSIS, TRANSPORTING; FOR BRIDGE, ARMORED-VEHICLE-LAUNCHED; SCISSORING TYPE, CLASS 60

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 3 OF 4

OCTOBER 1985

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BATTERY TESTING (Sheet 2 of 5)

Testing Using Hydrometer (Sheet 1 of 2)

2.

WARNING

Acid fumes and copper sulphate

particles will injure eyes and skin.

Upon contact,

immediately flush

contacted area with water and

obtain medical attention.

Remove six battery caps (A) from battery

(B) to be tested.

Place hydrometer (C) through opening

(D) into battery cell.

3.

Squeeze rubber top (E) of hydrometer

(C) and release slowly to suck in electrolyte

from battery cell.

4.

Suck in enough electrolyte to allow hydrometer float (F) to float freely and not touch

top or bottom of glass tube.

5.

Read the hydrometer (F) markings at eye level.

6.

Using pencil and paper, write down temperature and specific gravity readings.

7.

Repeat steps 2 through 6 above for each of five remaining battery cells.

Go on to Sheet 3

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