TM 9-2320-303-10
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and
Services (PMCS) for M915A4 (Con't).
Location
Item To
Check/
Not Fully Mission
Item No.
Interval
Service
Procedure
Capable If:
48
Weekly
Batteries
WARNING
To avoid eye injury, eye protection is required
when working around batteries. Do not smoke,
use open flame, make sparks, or create other
ignition sources around batteries. If a battery
is giving off gases, it can explode and cause
injury to personnel. Remove all jewelry, such
as rings, ID tags, watches, and bracelets. If
jewelry or a tool contacts a battery terminal, a
direct short will result in an instant heating,
damage to equipment, and injury to personnel.
CAUTION
To reduce battery damage, do not remove
batteries
from
vehicle/equipment
battery
compartment unless the battery compartment
is corroded (greenish/white powder). Do not
jerk or pull on battery cables during visual
inspection. Battery replacement will be
performed by Unit Maintenance personnel.
a. Release latches (59)
and
remove
cover
(56). Check battery
compartment
for
damaged or missing
batteries.
a. One or more batteries are
damaged or missing.
b. Check for damaged or
missing filler caps (57).
b. One or more filler caps are
damaged or missing.
c. Check
for
missing,
broken, split, or frayed
cables (60).
c. Cables
are
missing,
broken, split, or frayed.
d. Check for damaged
terminal posts (58).
d. Terminal
posts
are
damaged.
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