TM 9-6140-200-14
CHARTER 2
OPERATOR/CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION
Section I
2-1 General.
Refer to the applicable vehicle/equipment operator's manual for battery location.
2-2 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
See your Equipment/Operators Technical Manual for PMCS.
2-3 Defective Battery Characteristics.
The following are symptoms of a defective or poorly performing battery:
a.
Battery does not hold charge.
b.
Battery continuously shows low voltage on battery gauge.
c. Vehicle generating system shows a high rate of charge for a long period
well the equipment is operating.
d.
Excessive loss of electrolyte in any or all battery cell (s).
e. Battery case leaking electrolyte.
f.
Battery case is swollen or buckled. (All except GEL type batteries)
2-1