Table 1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for D7F Tractor - Continued.

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OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) - CONTINUED

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Table 1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for D7F Tractor - Continued.

LOCATION

ITEM TO

ITEM

MAN-

CHECK/

NOT FULLY MISSION

NO.

INTERVAL

HOURS

SERVICE

PROCEDURE

CAPABLE IF:

Weekly

0.3 Hours Batteries

WARNING

To avoid injury, eye protection and acid-resistant gloves must be

worn 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 instant heating,

damage to equipment, and injury to personnel.

Sulfuric acid contained in batteries can cause serious burns. If

battery corrosion or electrolyte makes contact with skin, eyes or

clothing, take immediate action to stop the corrosive burning

effects. Failure to follow these procedures may result in injury

or death.

NOTE

For complete information on servicing batteries, refer to TM 9-

6140-200-14.

a. Release two latches and open battery One or both batteries are

box access cover on left side of missing.

tractor.

b. Inspect batteries for obvious damage Any electrolyte leakage is

such as a cracked case and evident.

electrolyte leakage.

c. Check battery hold-down for Hold-down is damaged or

looseness and damage. If loose, loose.

tighten wingnuts.

d. Check batteries for broken and Broken

and

corroded

corroded connections or frayed/ connections

frayed/

burned/melted cables and clamps.

burned/melted cables and

clamps are evident.

e. Remove fill plugs and check

electrolyte level in cells of both

batteries. Level should be 1/8 in. (3

mm) above tops of plates. Add

distilled water as needed to maintain

correct level.

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