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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:
79
After
0.3
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
Terminal
Cable
Connection
Connection
Cable
Cable
Negative
Terminal
Negative
Positive
Terminal
Terminal
Vent Caps
Batteries
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