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Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Chart - continued

TM-55-1925-273-10-2 Inland and Coastal Large TUG (LT) NSN 1925-01-509-7013 (EIC XAG) Manual

Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Chart - continued

TM 55-1925-273-10-2

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Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Chart (continued)

ITEM INTERVAL MAN-

ITEM TO BE

PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT

NO.

HOUR

CHECKED OR

NOT READY/

SERVICED

AVAILABLE IF:

Before

1.0

BATTERIES

WARNING

Do not smoke when observing battery

electrolyte level. Batteries give off

fumes that can explode. Electrolyte is

an acid and can cause personal Injury

if it contacts skin or eyes. Wear

approved goggles, gloves, and apron.

NOTE

Top cover of battery box must be

removed to check batteries.

a. Inspect batteries, terminals,

Connections

connections, cables and vent caps for

badly damaged or

cleanliness and tightness.

excessivley loose

b. Clean or tighten terminal connections

as required.

c. Clean battery as required using a paste

of baking soda and clear water. Rinse

with clear water when finished.

d. Check electrolyte level and check

specific gravity of electrolyte with

a hydrometer. Electolyte level should

be at the bottom of the split rings and

specific gravity should be 1.265.

Terminal

Cable

Connection

Cable

Negative

Terminal

Negative

Positive

Terminal

Vent Caps

Batteries

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