TM-9-2320-365-10 LMTV Operator Manual M1078 Series Download
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TM 9-2320-365-10 b. Testing Batteries. (1) Start engine (para 2-21a). (2) Shut down engine after idling for approximately four minutes (para 2-21f). WARNING WARNING • Lead-acid battery gases can explode. Do not smoke, have open flames, or make sparks around a battery, especially if caps are off. Battery may give off gas which can explode. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel. • Remove all rings, bracelets, wristwatches, neck chains, and other jewelry before working around vehicle. Jewelry may catch on equipment or may short across an electrical circuit or battery terminal. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel. (3) Remove battery tester (1) from clamp (2) on battery tray (3). NOTE If battery tester red light illuminates then battery tester is operational. If red light does not illuminate notify Unit Maintenance. (4) Check operation of battery tester (1) by touching tip of battery tester (1) to positive battery post (4). NOTE All four batteries can be checked the same way. Check inside cells of inside batteries first, outside cells of outside batteries last. Left front battery shown. (5) Remove battery fill caps (5) from battery (6). 3-99