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TM 9-2320-360-20-1
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Cont)
ITEM TO BE
NOT FULLY
ITEM
INTERVAL
CHECKED OR
PROCEDURE
MISSION
NO.
SERVICED
CAPABLE IF:
17
Semi-
BATTERIES
NOTE
(cont)
annually
(CONT)
Batteries prepared for a tropical climate will
have a 1 in. (25 mm) diameter white spot
painted on battery top.
Full charge is 1.225 specific gravity for
tropical batteries and 1.280 specific gravity
for all others.
(3) Record specific gravity of each
cell.
(4) Test alternator output (para 7-2) if
specific gravity is below 1.180 for
tropical batteries and 1.225 for all
others.
c. Remove batteries (1) from battery box
(2) (para 7-57). Replace battery if
specific gravity is below 1.180 for
tropical batteries and 1.225 for all
others
d. Check battery box (2) for cracks and
debris. Clean battery box (para 2-17).
If damaged, replace battery box
(para 7-57).
Change 2 2-41
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