TM 9-2330-390-14&PTable 2-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Con't).ItemNo.53LocationItem ToCheck/IntervalServiceProcedureWeeklyBatteries· Remove all jewelry such as I.D.tags, rings, bracelets, etc. Ifjewelry contacts battery termi-nal, a direct short will resultcausing instant heating of jew-elry which will result In seriousInjury or death to personnel.Not Fully MissionCapable If:· Battery acid (electrolyte) Is ex-tremely dangerous. Alwayswear protective goggles andrubber gloves when perform-ing battery checks or Inspec-tions. Serious Injury to person-nel will result If battery acidcontacts skin or eyes.· DO NOT perform battery sys-tem checks or Inspectionswhile smoking or near fire,flames, or sparks. Batterygases may explode, causingserious Injury or death to per-sonnel.a. Unfasten strap (14) and remove a. Battery case is damaged or miss-cover (15) from battery case (19).ing.inspect battery (16) for a crackedor damaged case.Avoid overtightening strap, whichmay damage strap or buckle.2-40
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