TM-9-2350-238-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL-TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

APRIL 1990

  TM-9-2350-238-10 - Page 182 of 291

TM 9-2350-238-10
BATTERIES–CONTINUED
LEAD CONNECTIONS
Electrolytic action forms EX-
PLOSIVE hydrogen gas. DO
NOT cause a spark across the
battery terminals. The battery
may blow up in your face.
1 Check that connectors are all the way
down on battery posts and tight.
2 Check that battery holddowns are snug,
but not so tight as to damage battery
case.
3
If bolt threads are corroded and prevent
a tight hold, notify unit maintenance per-
sonnel for replacement.
4 Check cables for loose or broken connec-
tions. If connections are loose or broken,
notify unit maintenance personnel.
REPLACING BATTERIES
Notify unit maintenance personnel.
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