TM 5-4320-302-14Table 4-1. Organizational Preventive Maintenance Checks and ServicesW-WeeklyQ-QuarterlyM-MonthlyS-SemiannuallyINTERVALITEMNO.WMQSITEM TO BE INSPECTEDPROCEDURES5Batteries, batteryCables, and batteryboxWARNINGCAUSTIC CHEMICALS IN BATTERIESSevere bums or blindness may result if batteryelectrolyte comes in contact with skin or eyes.Rinse skin and eyes thoroughly with cold water if incontact with electrolyte.BATTERIES GENERATE FLAMMABLE GAS·Leave battery vent plugs installed while battery isbeing charged.·Charge battery in a well-ventilated area.·Do not smoke or use open flame or spark-producing equipment in the vicinity of charging battery.NOTEDo not fill batteries with tropicalelectrolyte which will lower the batteryreserve capacity.Remove nuts and lockwashers from studs and remove batterybox cover.Disconnect ground battery cable assembly.Disconnect positive battery cable assembly.Remove batteries.Check positive and ground cable assemblies for any signs ofdamage, corrosion, or looseness.Check that battery box drains are open and no corrosion isdetected in interior of box.Check grommets for damage that would allow fraying of cableinsulation.Using a hydrometer, check each cell's charge.Fill battery with distilled water as needed.Clean battery posts.Install batteries in battery box.Connect positive battery cable assembly.Connect negative battery cable assembly.4-18Change 2
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