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 4 of 5)

Testing Using Antifreeze and Battery Tester (Sheet 1 of 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.

1.

Open plastic cover (A) of antifreeze

and battery tester (B).

2.

Clean measuring window (C) and plastic

cover (A) with clean soft cloth and dry

thoroughly.

3.

Remove rubber battery cover (page 10-254).

NOTE

Measuring surface (A and C) must

be cleaned before each reading.

Do not add water to battery before

test.

4.

Remove six battery caps from battery

to be tested.

5.

Using black dip stick (D), take sample

of electrolyte from one battery cell.

6.

Place a few drops of electrolyte on

measuring window (C) through opening

of cover (A).

7.

Point tester (B) toward any bright light

while looking through eye piece (E).

Go on to Sheet 5

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