TM 9-2350-287-20-1
2-7. SERVICING AND CONNECTING BATTERIES.
This Task Covers:
a. Servicing
b. Connecting
Initial Setup:
Tools/Test Equipment:
Equipment Conditions:
l General mechanic’s tool kit (Item 24, Appendix 1) l
Materials/Parts:
l
l Distilled water (Item 26, Appendix D)
l Rags (Item 56, Appendix D)
References:
TM 9-6140-200-14
Vehicle parked on level ground (refer to
TM 9-2350-287-10).
Battery access doors opened (refer to
TM 9-2350-287-10).
a.
SERVICING
WARNING
Lead-acid battery gases can explode. Do not smoke, have open flames, or make
sparks around a battery, especially if caps are off. If a battery is gassing, it can explode
and cause injury to personnel.
Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely harmful. Always wear safety goggles and
rubber gloves, and do not smoke when performing maintenance on batteries. Injury
will result if acid contacts skin or eyes. Wear rubber apron to prevent clothing being
damaged.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, identification tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry contacts
battery terminal, a direct short may result in instant heating of tools, damage to
equipment, and injury or death to personnel.
1.
Using rags, wipe any dust, dirt, or debris from tops of four batteries (2).
2.
Remove six filler caps (1) from each of four batteries (2).
3.
Service batteries according to TM 9-6140-200-14. Add distilled water if necessary.
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