TM-9-2320-386-24-1-1
2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 2
MAY 2001
TM-9-2320-386-24-1-1 - Page 175 of 1078
TM 9-2320-386-24-1-1
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ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO
CHECK/
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT NOT
READY/AVAILABLE
IF:
PROCEDURE
Table 1. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Contd).
WARNING
Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely
harmful. Always wear safety goggles
and rubber gloves when performing
battery maintenance. Severe injury
will result if acid contacts eyes or skin.
Do not smoke, allow open flames or
sparks, or wear jewelry when
performing battery maintenance.
Batteries may explode, causing injury
or death to personnel.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog
tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry or
disconnected battery ground cable
contacts battery post, a direct short can
result, causing damage to equipment or
severe injury to personnel.
a.
Check specific gravity of each cell before
adding distilled water. Using optical
battery tester, which requires no temper-
ature compensation, check specific gravity
of electrolyte in each cell (TM 9-6140-200-14).
[RPL]
b.
Clean and inspect battery cables
(WP 0121 00).
c.
If specific gravity of any cell is below
1.255, battery must be replaced or recharged.
Add distilled water as necessary after
checking battery. Charge batteries (1) as
necessary (TM 9-6140-200-14).
12
Semiannually
Batteries
1
13
Semiannually
Vehicle
Inspect the following for completeness,
exterior
security, and operation:
a.
Glass
b.
Hinges
c.
Panels
d.
Data, caution, and warning plates.
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