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TM 5-1940-277-20
TM 1940-20/2
Table 2-1. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (cont)
W-Weekly
Q-Quarterly
S-Semiannually
Item to be inspected
Interval
Procedure: Check for and have repaired, filed,
Item
or adjusted as needed
No.
S Item
Perform all operator PMCS first
WQ
1
BATTERIES AND BATTERY BOXES
a.
Battery water levels. Open and secure battery compartment hatch. Remove
battery box tiedown straps (1) battery box covers (2) and fill caps (3) from
battery cells. Check for proper water level in cells. Proper water level is 3/8
inch (9.5 mm) above plates. If water level is less than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm), add
clean, clear water (distilled water is preferred) and install fill cape. Check for
and remove corrosion.
CAUTION
Do not set batteries on deck, hatches, or boat. This may
result in corrosive deterioration of boat aluminum.
b.
Water accumulation in battery boxes. Check inside of battery boxes (4) for
water. If water is found, disconnect negative cable (5) and then positive
cable (6) from battery (7) and remove battery. Do not set batteries down on
the boat. Remove battery box and property dispose of acidic water. Clean and
wipe box dry. Install battery box, battery cables, cover (2), and tiedown
straps (1). Close compartment hatch.
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