TM 9-2350-261-10
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Model M113A2 FOV
tern
No.
66
Interval
Weekly
Location
Item to
Check/
Service
Batteries
Continued
Crewmember
Procedure
a. Check condition of batter-
ies and electrolyte level.
Remove caps. Make sure elec-
trolyte is filled to the level/split
ring in the battery filler opening
(vent). Add distilled water as
needed. If fluid is gassing (boil-
ing) notify organizational main-
tenance.
b. Check that vent holes in
caps are clear before rein-
stalling caps.
c. Check battery casings for
damage.
Not Fully Mission
Capable If:
Batteries unusable.
Obvious visual dam-
age to battery, termi-
nals, battery casings,
posts or retainers.
Loose or broken ca-
ble or terminal.
Any battery retainer
missing.
d. Make sure cables and ter-
minals are clean and tight
on posts.
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