TM 9-2350-247-10
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES — Continued
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ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
MAN-
HOUR
ITEM TO BE
CHECKED OR
SERVICED
CREWMEMBER
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT
NOT READY/
AVAILABLE
IF:
62
Weekly
Batteries
CAUTION
In cold weather, the batteries must be
charged immediately after adding water so
the water will combine with electrolyte
and not freeze.
NOTE
The M548A3 has a second set of batteries
on the right side under the passenger seat.
a. Check that the electrolyte is at the right level
and batteries are in good shape.
Batteries
unserviceable.
b. Take off caps and make sure the electrolyte is at
the right level. Fill if the level is low with
distilled water.
c. Check that cables and terminals are clean and
the connections are tight.
Any terminal
or cable
damaged or
loose.
d. Check that the hold down clamps and retainers
are tight.
Damage to
retainers or
missing clamps
and retainers.
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