TM-9-2320-260-10

TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 1985

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Table 2-2. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Cont’d).

ITEM

NO.

INTERVAL

ITEM TO

CHECK/

SERVICE

CREWMEMBER

PROCEDURE

NOT FULLY

MISSION

CAPABLE IF:

LOCATION

EXTERIOR OFVEHICLE

DRIVER

59

Weekly

Batteries

a.

Remove battery compartment cover

(3) for access to batteries.

b.

Check electrolyte level in battery

b.

Battery is

(4). Electrolyte should be filled to the

cracked, unservice-

level/split ring (5) in the battery filler

able, missing, or

opening (vent). If fluid is low, fill with

leaking. Terminals

distilled water to the level ring.

or cables are loose

If fluid is gassing (boiling), notify

or corroded, or

unit maintenance.

holddowns are

not secure.

WARNING

• Don’t smoke, have open flames,

or make sparks around the

batteries, especially if the caps

are off. Batteries can explode and

cause injury or death.

• Protective clothing, rubber

gloves, and eye protection must

be worn.

• Remove all jewelry such as rings,

dog tags, or bracelets. If jewelry

or tools contact battery terminal,

a direct short may occur,

resulting in instant heating,

damage to equipment, and injury

to personnel.

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