TM-9-2350-277-10

CARRIER, M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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TM 9-2350-277-10

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES — Continued

0090 00

ITEM

NO.

INTERVAL

MAN-

HOUR

ITEM TO BE

CHECKED OR

SERVICED

CREWMEMBER

PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT

NOT READY/

AVAILABLE

IF:

93

Weekly

Batteries

WARNING

Don’t smoke, have open flames,

or make sparks around batteries,

especially if the caps are off. Batteries

can explode and cause injury or death.

Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog

tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry contacts

battery terminals, a direct short will

result in instant heating of metals,

damage to equipment, and injury to

personnel.

If batteries are frozen, do NOT attempt

to slave start vehicle. Explosion can

occur causing injury to personnel and

damage to equipment.

CAUTION

In cold weather, unit maintenance must

charge batteries immediately after

adding water. This allows water to

combine with electrolyte and prevent

freezing.

a.

Check electrolyte level in carrier batteries

(WP 0095 00).

Battery

missing or

damaged.

b.

Check that vent holes in caps are clear

before installing caps.

0090 00-121

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