TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-10 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES — Continued 0057 00 ITEM NO. INTERVAL MAN- HOUR ITEM TO BE CHECKED OR SERVICED CREWMEMBER PROCEDURE EQUIPMENT NOT READY/ AVAILABLE IF: 65 Weekly Batteries C A U T I O N In cold weather, the batteries must be charged immediately after adding water so the water will combine with electrolyte and not freeze. NOTE The M548A3 has a second set of batteries on the right side under the passenger seat. a. Check that the electrolyte is at the right level and batteries are in good shape. Batteries unserviceable. b. Take off caps and make sure the electrolyte is at th e r igh t level . F ill with distilled water if the level is low. c. Check that cables and terminals are clean and the connections are tight. Any terminal or cable damaged or loose. d. Check that the hold down clamps and retainers are tight. Damage to retainers or missing clamps and retainers. 0057 00-106 Change 1