TM 9-2330-390-14&PTable 4-1. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Con't).LocationItem ToItemCheck/No.IntervalService4Semiannually BatteriesProcedureNot Fully MissionCapable If:l 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.l Battery acid (electrolyte) isextremely 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.l DO NOT perform battery sys-tem checks or inspectionswhile smoking or near fire,flames, or sparks. Batterygases may explode, causingserous injury or death to per-sonnel.Test and service batteries in accor-dance with TM 9-6140-200-14.5Semiannually Tie-roda. Check for cracks, breaks, or bends a. Tie-rod assembly is damaged or isAssembliesto tie-rod assemblies. Check fornot secure.(Frontsecurity of mounting. Replace ifDolly)damaged (see paragraph 4-77).b. Lubricate tie-rod assemblies (seeLubrication Instructions, Chap-ter 3, Section I).4-20
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