TM 9-2320-289-20ItemNo.3Table 2-1. Unit Level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for CUCVIntervalSemi-AnnualItem To BeInspectedBatteriesProcedureWARNINGBattery acid (electrolyte) is ex-tremely dangerous. Always weargoggles and rubber gloves whenperforming battery checks or in-spections. Serious injury to per-sonnel will result if battery acid con-tacts skin or eyes.DO NOT perform battery systemchecks or inspections while smok-ing or near fire, flame, or sparks.Batteries may explode, causing se-rious injury or death to personnel.Rotate cover to underside of clampas each cable is disconnected. Re-move all jewelry such as dog tags,rings, bracelets, etc. If jewelry ordisconnected battery ground cablecontacts battery terminal, a directshort will result in serious injury ordeath to personnel or equipmentdamage.a. Check battery charge indicators onmaintenance free batteries or specificgravity on non-maintenance free batter-ies (see TM 9-6140-200-14). Notify yoursupervisor if non-maintenance free bat-teries require servicing.b. Inspect battery cables for frays,splits, and tightness.c. Clean battery terminals and lightlycoat with grease (Item 26, Appendix C).Not MissionCapable If:b. Any damage thatwill prevent opera-tion.2 - 11
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