Table 2-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Contd).

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Table 2-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Contd).

ITEM TO

NOT FULLY

ITEM

INTERVAL

CHECK/

PROCEDURE

MISSION

NO.

SERVICE

CAPABLE IF:

Weekly

Batteries

WARNING

Do not smoke, allow open

flames, or make sparks when

working near batteries.

Batteries may explode, causing

injury or death to personnel.

Remove all jewelry such as

rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If

jewelry contacts battery termi-

nal, a direct short may result in

instant heating of tools, dam-

age to equipment, and injury or

death to personnel.

a. Remove battery cell caps (5) to

check that fluid level is to split-rings.

NOTE

If fluid level is below split-

rings, or is boiling, notify unit

maintenance.

When temperature drops

below 32F (0C), run engine

15 minutes to allow water

added to battery by mainte-

nance personnel to mix with

electrolyte.

b. Check cables and posts (4) for

tightness, damage, and corrosion.

c. Visually check batteries (6) for

c. One or more

cracked or leaking casing, broken,

batteries are missing,

burnt, or corroded terminal posts (4).

leaking, unserviceable,

or will not crank

engine.

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