TM 9-2320-283-10
Item
No.
39
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Model M915A1
Interval
Weekly
Location
Item to
Check/
Service
Batteries
Crewmember
Procedure
WARNING
Don’t smoke, have open
flames,
or make sparks
around the batteries, espe-
cially if the caps are off. Bat-
teries can explode and cause
injury or death.
Remove ail jewelry such as
rings, dog tags, bracelets,
etc. If jewelry or tools con-
tact battery terminal, a direct
short may occur resulting In
instant heating, damage to
equipment and injury to per-
sonnel.
Check electrolyte level. Elec-
trolyte should be filled to the
level/split ring in the battery
filler opening (vent). If fluid is
low, fill with distilled water to
the level ring. Run vehicle at
least 15 minutes to charge bat-
tery. If fluid is gassing (boiling)
notify organizational mainte-
nance.
Not Fully Mission
Capable If:
Battery is unservice-
able, missing, leak-
ing; terminals or ca-
bles are loose, cor-
roded or hold downs
are not secure.
2-54.8 Change 2
