2-7. SERVICING AND CONNECTING BATTERIES

c. 1. 2. 3. Remove locking pin from crew compartment extinguishers No. 3 and No. 4 valve actuator guards connected by mechanical cable to actuator assembly (para 21 -3). Make sure the other four extinguishers locking pins are installed. Remove antirecoil plug from six crew compartment extinguishers (para 21-3). Place nozzles on extinguishers (para 21-3). Turn Maintenance switch on crew T/A panel to horizontal position (para 21 -3). Make sure green POWER ON lamp lights and green PASS TEST lamp lights and then goes out, indicating that system is operational. Momentarily hold SYSTEM TEST/LAMP TEST toggle switch on crew T/A panel to LAMP/TEST. Verify that all four Iamp and all LEDs light. Time permitting, perform crew AFES system test (refer to TM 9-2350-287- 10). AFES MANUAL DISCHARGE SYSTEM CHECK

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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. 2-6

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