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TM 5-4320-305-24
Table 2-1. Organizational Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service
W - Weekly
Q - Quarterly
M - Monthly
S - Semiannually
W
M
Q
S
2
Batteries, Bat-
Check lugs (5) for damage or distortion that
tery Cables,
would prevent reliable contact with the
and Battery
battery posts (6 and 7).
Box - Con-
tinued
Check battery box hinge (8), catches (9),
and strikes (10) for damage, corrosion, or
looseness.
Check that battery box (11) drains are open
and no corrosion is detected in interior of
box.
Check that schematic connection diagram
(12) is mounted to the underside of battery
box cover (15).
·
Check grommets (13) for damage that would
fray cable insulation.
Inspect batteries (1) for cracks, loose posts
(6 and 7), leakage, and other damage.
Using a hydrometer, check each cell's charge.
NOTE
Use only distilled water or a good grade of drinking
water (excluding mineral water).
·
Remove filler caps (14) and fill battery with
distilled water as needed.
INTERVAL
ITEM
NO
ITEM TO BE
INSPECTED
Procedure
Change 2 2-15
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