TM-9-2350-311-20-1
HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR HULL, POWERPLANT, DRIVE CONTROLS, TRACKS, SUSPENSION, AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS
AUGUST 1994
TM-9-2350-311-20-1 - Page 94 of 1275
TM 9-2350-311 -20-1
SECTION V. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
2-16 PRE-STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Battery gases can explode. Do not smoke, have open flame, or create sparks around
a battery. Severe injury may result due to explosion.
a. Check batteries for damage. Replace damaged batteries (para 2-8).
b. Check electrolyte level in batteries. Replenish as required (TM 9-2350-311-10).
WARNIN G
• Do not park vehicles head-to-head. Personnel injury or damage to vehicles could
occur if one vehicle jumps.
Ž Do not allow vehicles to touch and leave enough space between vehicles to permit
working room for technician. Shorted circuits could allow electricity to flow through
vehicles causing injury to personnel and damage to equipment.
c. Park vehicles in a side-by-side position or park live vehicle in front of and at right angles to dead vehicle.
2-46
WARNIN G
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