TM 11-6140-203-14-4&P
until the bulb is empty or the electrolyte is just below the
CAUTION
mouth of the cell Avoid overfilling.
Do not spill electrolyte on the battery.
d Release the bulb to withdraw all liquid that is
Spilled electrolyte may cause corrosion
one-fourth inch above the top of the plates. If no liquid is
of connectors and short-circuiting
withdrawn, repeat c above.
between cells, resulting in damage to
e Repeat c and d above for all cells.
the battery.
f Replace the fillercaps after the electrolyte level
c Use the stem-pierced syringe, fined with
of all cells has been adjusted.
distilled water (item 9, appx E), insert the syringe into the
g. Thoroughly wash out the syringe
cell until it rests on the top of the plates {B, fig. 5-2).
Slowly
squeeze
the
contents
of
the
bulb
Figure 5-2. Electrolyte Level Adjustment.
a Perform the procedures given below:
5-6.
Periodic Service Procedures
(1) Inspect in accordance with procedures of
For batteries returned to direct support or general
(2) Clean in accordance with procedures of
support for quarterly maintenance service, proceed in
accordance with maintenance flowchart (fig. 5-3) and as
follows:
5-7
