INSPECTION (cont) - TM-9-2320-285-24-10403

TM 9-2320-285-24-1

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BATTERY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Battery Cables and Batteries (cont).

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

INSPECTION (cont)

Rubber pads

Inspect

Replace if cracked, torn, or

(cont)

(16)

deteriorated

d. All other parts

Inspect

Replace if cracked, broken,

distorted, or threads

damaged

TESTING

WARNING

Battery electrolyte is toxic and corrosive. Use protective goggles and gloves when performing

the following. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, clothes, and don't breathe vapors. Failure to

follow this procedure could cause severe injury. If you are injured, obtain medical aid

immediately.

Batteries

a. Vent covers

Remove

(15)

b. Specific

Check

Use hydrometer. Draw suffic-

ient electrolyte into

hydrometer to allow float

to suspend freely. Note the

reading of float at liquid

level as shown. Return

electrolyte to battery cell

by squeezing hydrometer

bulb

For convenience, hydrometer scale may be marked 1270,

1280, etc., instead of 1.270, 1.280, etc.

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