TM 9-2350-238-10
Item
No.
38
Table 2-1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES FOR THE
RECOVERY VEHICLE M578–CONTINUED
Interval
Weekly
Item to
Check/Service
Batteries
Procedure
a.
b.
Set MASTER switch OFF
before checking batteries.
Remove all watches and
jewelry from your person to
prevent possible injury by
becoming entangled in
vehicle.
Make sure all electrical
switches are OFF to prevent
possible battery gas ex-
plosion.
Do not open driver’s cover
while servicing batteries.
The cover handle may short
out on cable connections.
In cold weather, after water has
been added to batteries, start
engine and fast idle for 30 min-
utes to recharge batteries and mix
water with residual electrolyte to
prevent freezing of batteries.
Check batteries for corrosion and
correct electrolyte level (TM
9-6140-200-1 4). Refer to page
3-36.
Not fully Mission
Capable if:
One or more bat-
teries are unser-
viceable or missing,
Change 2
2-43
