TM-9-2320-386-10
2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); OPERATOR’S MANUAL
JANUARY 1996
TM-9-2320-386-10 - Page 72 of 223
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO
CHECK/
SERVICE
PROCEDURE
NOT FULLY
MISSION
CAPABLE IF:
Table 2-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Contd).
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b.
Check cables and posts (4) for
tightness, damage, and corrosion.
c.
Visually check batteries (6) for
c.
One or more
cracked or leaking casing, broken,
batteries are missing,
burnt, or corroded terminal posts (4).
leaking, unserviceable,
or will not crank
engine.
4
5
6
38
Weekly
Batteries
a.
Remove battery cell caps (5) to
check that fluid level is to split-rings.
WARNING
• Do not smoke, allow open
flames, or make sparks when
working near batteries.
Batteries may explode, causing
injury or death to personnel.
• Remove all jewelry such as
rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If
jewelry contacts battery termi-
nal, a direct short may result in
instant heating of tools, dam-
age to equipment, and injury or
death to personnel.
NOTE
• If fluid level is below split-
rings, or is boiling, notify unit
maintenance.
• When temperature drops
below 32°F (0°C), run engine
15 minutes to allow water
added to battery by mainte-
nance personnel to mix with
electrolyte.
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