TM 5-4310-451-14
Table 2-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Con’t).
B-BEFORE
D-DURING
A-AFTER
W-WEEKLY
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
EQUIPMENT IS NOT
ITEM
B
D
A
W
PROCEDURE: CHECK FOR AND HAVE REPAIRED,
READY/AVAILABLE IF
NO.
FILLED, OR ADJUSTED AS NEEDED.
4
AIR FILTERS
WARNING
If NBC exposure Is suspected, all engine
air cleaner air filter media should be
handled by personnel wearing protective
equipment. Consult your NBC Officer or
NBC NCO for appropriate handling or
disposal procedures.
•
Visually check air restriction Indicator. If indicator
shows a red condition, clean air cleaner (see para-
graph 3-6).
5
BATTERY
WARNING
•
Remove all Jewelry such as dog tags, rings,
bracelets, etc. If Jewelry or disconnected battery
ground cable contacts battery terminal, a direct
short will result, causing serious Injury or death
to personnel.
•
Storage battery acid (electrolyte) Is extremely
dangerous. Always wear goggles and rubber
gloves when performing battery checks or
Inspections. Serious Injury to personnel will
result if battery acid contacts skin or eyes.
•
DO NOT perform storage battery checks or
Inspections while smoking or near fire, flames,
or sparks. Storage batteries may explode,
causing serious Injury or death to personnel.
•
a
Check electrolyte level in storage batteries
Electrolyte level is below top
of plates.
•
b
Check storage batteries and storage batteries box
Storage battery or storage
for corrosion and obvious damage
batteries box corrosion or
damage is found. Storage
battery is missing or engine
will not crank.
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