TM9-4310-396-13
Table 2-3 Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services - continued
Location
Item
Item to
Not Fully Mission
No.
Interval
Check/Service
Procedure
Capable if:
BATTERY BOX
16
Before
Storage Battery
Check for damage to storage
Storage battery is
and Storage
battery and storage battery
discharged, has
Battery Leads
leads. Check level of fluid in
excessively
storage battery (1). When level
corroded storage
drops to lower mark, replenish
battery leads or
with distilled water to upper
post, or power-on
mark. Inspect storage battery (1)
light does not come
for corrosion of storage battery
on indicating
leads (2). Turn switch key to
inoperable switch
ON position. Insure power-on
key.
light comes on indicating
switch key operable.
CAUTION
If battery fluid low, engine may not start because too little electricity
is reaching starter motor. Always keep fluid level within upper and
lower limits. If too much battery fluid, fluid may spill and corrode
surrounding parts.
NOTE
If starter motor is turned for too long, battery will go dead and failure
of diesel engine to restart properly will occur. Always leave switch
key turned in ON position while diesel engine is running so gages
are working.
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