TM 9-2350-256-10
Table 2-1. PMCS-Continued.
Location
Crewmember
Not Fully
Item
Item to
Mission
No.
Interval
Check/
Procedure
Capable if:
Service
43
Weekly
Lights
e.
Check IR lights on both
Cont.
high and low beam. Do
this by HOLDING
YOUR HANDS OVER
LENS, but do not
touch lens. If light is
operating properly,
heat will be felt.
44
Weekly
Batteries
WARNING
·
Lead-acid battery
gases can explode.
Do not smoke, have
open flames, or make
sparks around
battery, especially if
caps are off. If
gassing exists, notify
unit maintenance for
removal and
servicing.
·
Remove all jewelry
such as rings, dog
tags, bracelets, etc. If
jewelry contacts
battery terminal, a
direct short will result
in instant heating of
tools, injury to
personnel, and
damage to equipment.
Check electrolyte level.
A battery is
Check all connections for
missing or
corrosion and ensure
unserviceable or
connections are tight.
engine will not
Refill batteries with
crank. Any loose
distilled water (Appx. D,
cable or terminal.
item 15) to bottom of split
Any broken or
ring. After adding water,
cracked battery.
run engine for 15
minutes.
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