TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-10 MAINTENANCE OF BATTERIES — Continued 0070 00 WARNING Take care not to get electrolyte or battery corrosion on your cloths or skin. If you do get some on you, wash it off with lots of water. If you get electrolyte or corrosion in your eyes, rinse your eyes with lots of water and get to a medic right away. NOTE If you don’t have distilled water, use clean rain water. Bottleddrinking water is your third choice, if you don’t have anything else. The mineral salts in ground water can destroy your batteries in no time. Don’t keep battery water in a metal container. Check the electrolyte level more frequently in hot weather. 6. Remove vent plugs from batteries and check battery electrolyte level. Use a flashlight. Look down into each battery cell. The electrolyte level should be covering the plates and to the lower edge of the vent. If battery cells are low or dry, add distilled water. Check that vent holes are clear in caps (plugs) before installation. Install vent plugs on battery cells. 7. Clean battery. Wipe off battery casing and surrounding metal parts. Use clean dry wiping rag. Check terminals, clamps, cables, and retainers for corrosion. If wiping rag will not remove dirt, notify unit maintenance. 8. If the temperature is below -40 F (-40 C), charge the batteries right after adding water. Charging will mix the water with the electrolyte and reduce the chance of the batteries freezing. 9. On M548A3 carriers repeat Steps 1 - 8 for right (passenger) side batteries. 10. Lower the seat and latch it securely. 11. For more information on batteries, see TM 9-6140-200-14. END OF TASK 0070 00-4