TM 9-2320-289-20
Item
No.
3
Table 2-1. Unit Level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for CUCV
Interval
Semi-
Annual
Item To Be
Inspected
Batteries
Procedure
WARNING
Battery acid (electrolyte) is ex-
tremely dangerous. Always wear
goggles and rubber gloves when
performing battery checks or in-
spections. Serious injury to per-
sonnel will result if battery acid con-
tacts skin or eyes.
DO NOT perform battery system
checks 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 clamp
as each cable is disconnected. Re-
move all jewelry such as dog tags,
rings, bracelets, etc. If jewelry or
disconnected battery ground cable
contacts battery terminal, a direct
short will result in serious injury or
death to personnel or equipment
damage.
a. Check battery charge indicators on
maintenance free batteries or specific
gravity on non-maintenance free batter-
ies (see TM 9-6140-200-14). Notify your
supervisor if non-maintenance free bat-
teries require servicing.
b. Inspect battery cables for frays,
splits, and tightness.
c. Clean battery terminals and lightly
coat with grease (Item 26, Appendix C).
Not Mission
Capable If:
b. Any damage that
will prevent opera-
tion.
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