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TM 10-4320-307-10
Table 2-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services - (Cont)
Item
Location
Not Fully
No.
Interval
Item to
Procedure
Mission Capable
Check/Service
if:
9
Before
Battery
WARNING
There are signs
Cables
Do not smoke or use open flame or spark-pro-
of arcing.
ducing equipment in the vicinity of battery.
Positive cable
CAUSTIC CHEMICALS IN BATTERIES
has damaged in-
Serious injury could occur from the careless
sulation.
handling of storage batteries or battery electro-
lyte (acid). If acid is splashed on the skin, wash
the affected area immediately with plenty of
clean water. If acid is splashed in the eyes, wash
immediately with plenty of clean water and get
medical attention.
CAUTION
Avoid making contact across the two battery
posts. This can result in severe arcing.
Damage to insulation of positive battery cable
that would allow conductor to contact any me-
tallic surface of the pump will cause battery
charge to be drained.
Inspect for abraded or worn insulation of positive battery
cable (10) and negative battery cable (11) and for worn or
missing terminal covers (12).
Inspect for loose stud (13) and nut (14).
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