DRAFT
TM 5-4210-249-13&P-2
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
WARNING
ICON 25, 26, 3
Wear proper eye protection when working around batteries. Do not allow smoking,
flames, or hot objects around batteries. If battery is giving off gases, it can explode.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Step 2.
Inspect all batteries for dirt, corrosion, and loose battery terminals (TM 9-2320-347-10).
If battery terminals are dirty, corroded, or loose, clean and tighten
connections (TM 9-2320-325-14&P).
Step 3.
Check all four batteries by performing specific gravity test on each battery
(TM 9-6140-200-14).
If battery fails specific gravity test, replace failed battery (WP 0368).
Step 4.
Check all four batteries by performing load test (TM 9-6140-200-14).
If battery fails load test, replace failed battery (WP 0368).
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